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Poor Classes within the United States, 2007.
An examination of the importance of race and class in defining who is poor in the United States.
857 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper analyzes the issues of race and class status of the poor within the United States. It describes the marginalization of race within the United States and shows how there is a construct that denies a livable wage for those of "minority" status. The paper specifically examines how race and class are important factors in defining who is poor and who is not within the United States.
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"These statistics provide an imbalanced ratio of poor minorities in relation to the larger white population's percentage of working poor within their racial constructs. This provides a general outlook as to the way that many minorities are receiving low wage jobs, especially those jobs (mostly agrarian) that are part of the current illegal alien debate. The construct of race in American accepts the white consensus that minorities should partake in service jobs, reflecting a racist social apparatus that drives down wages for people with differing skin colors that the white milieu. This is the racial construct of poverty within America, which defines why skin color is a factor in determining the poor in this type of economy."
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Homelessness in the United States, 2006.
An examination of homelessness in the United States.
885 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines the problem of homelessness in the United States. Several aspects of homelessness are considered, such as the extent of homelessness, the causes and solutions. The author proposes that that the disparity between the poor and rich is at the root of this problem. Other contributing factors, including policy shifts, social problems and health issues, are considered as well.
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"Another central cause has been the failure of various urban housing projects to provide affordable housing for poor people. The number of people who were homeless increased dramatically in the 1980s, when federal funds were withdrawn from low-income housing and social assistance programs. (Homelessness in the United States)
According to reports there is at present a lack of affordable housing in the country. This is exacerbated by the "...growing gap between wage earnings and the cost of housing in the United States which leaves millions of families and individuals unable to make ends meet." (Homelessness in the United States) Low Incomes and minimum wage workers also add to the problem. A further cause of the high levels of homelessness is the cuts in programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). "
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Poverty in the United States, 2007.
This paper discuses the phenomenon of poverty in the United States, which is not new and is increasing.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that, alarmingly, the number of individuals living in poverty in the U.S. has grown, even during the economic boom of the 1990s, and has become more diverse now including families with children and single women. The author points out that the working poor may be unaware that they may be eligible for various types of aid such as food stamps. The paper relates that there has been no clear solution to this problem; however, some programs, such as the one in Los Angeles, which include social development skills, are producing results. The author stresses that these social programs, which bring together the public sector, nongovernmental agencies and local businesses and corporations, have been successful in other countries and should be implemented by the federal government to address the homeless situation in this country.
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"Welfare reform has played a large part in leaving families in the lurch. The Welfare Reform Act of 1996 is officially called the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. One of its stipulations was that no one could receive welfare for more than any five years in total, however, as indicated, each state could either adopt the new federal rules or use the money allotted for this program for non-welfare agendas. Additionally, it required recipients to participate in work activities for a certain number of stipulated hours per week."
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Poverty in the United States, 2007.
An examination of welfare programs that aid families in financial need.
1,104 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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Although the United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, a sufficient number of its citizens are living below the poverty line. The paper looks at programs that aid families in financial need and examines whether they do enough to assist needy families. The paper discusses the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANSF), the Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Section 8 Housing and Medicaid. The paper asserts that all the social welfare programs which the United States provides do little to offer genuine opportunity to America's poor to escape poverty. Instead, they usually shift families and especially women and children from being poor and on welfare to being a member of the working poor.
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"Ruth Brandwein, director of the Social Justice Center, illustrates just how severe the problem of poverty is for American families in her 2003 article entitled "It's Getting Worse for Poor Families." She states that the poverty level seems to be increasing in recent years with 12.4 percent of the population living in poverty, which is almost 38 million people. "The increase in children under 5 living in poverty increased to 19.8 percent" (Brandwein, p. 1). The article discusses the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF) , which "provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children."
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Income Inequality in the United States, 2007.
A critical analysis of the research methods used in the article "The Poor Get Richer" by Geoffrey Colvin.
708 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper provides a synopsis of the article "The Poor Get Richer" by Geoffrey Colvin. The paper describes the definition of the business research and its purpose, the business problems under investigation and identifies the parties involved in conducting the research. The paper also details the methods used to conduct the research project.
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Research and Evaluation of Income Inequality in the United States
Business Research and Purpose
Business Problems Under Investigation
Parties Involved in the Research
Methods Used to Conduct Research
Conclusion
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"Bernstein and Mishel researched data from the federal government's study on family finances. Additional supporting evidence was obtained from the new Economic Report of the President and cited information from the Census Bureau showing earnings from college graduates declined 5.2% while those of high school graduates rose 1.6% from 2001 to 2004. Using this data along with studies from the Kauffman Foundation and Duke University, Bernstein and Mishel concluded the reason for the trend reversal. Bernstein and Mishel attribute the shift in the economic trend to the outsourcing of higher-skilled jobs such as research, corporate finance and engineering to low-cost countries such as China and India."
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China's Economic Relationship with the United States, 2005.
A discussion of the effect of China on the American economy.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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The paper assesses the theory that one reason that the United States has for performing so poorly in the economic sphere in recent years is the growing strength of the economy of China. The growth of the Chinese economy has resulted in employment being taken from Americans as many companies have chosen instead to outsource their factories in China. The paper also discusses the political arena and argues that China is also gaining popularity while the U.S. is loosing respect on a world-wide scale.
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"China's recent gains in industrial growth have changed the ways in which the rest of the world now perceives the country, especially concerning the other major world powers. As this trend continues, China could change current power relationships and current existing financial situations, especially in regards to the United States. If one country takes a strong hold on the economy, the entire ratio begins to shift. Currently, as China has taken such a stronghold through their economic and industrial growth, this has taken an affect on the United States. With China's new position in the Twenty-First century, the U.S. has been negatively affected in relation to their previous economic position, as China obtains manufacturing companies who once did business within the United States, begins to require and utilize more natural resources and fossil fuels..."
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Income Distribution in the United States, 2007.
This paper examines the distribution of income in the US from 1950 to the present.
1,687 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the increasing inequality in the distribution of income in the United States. According to the writer, this subject has been a subject of considerable public concern, political attention, and academic research. Income inequality is a measure of how equally the income pie is divided among all members of society. The paper details ways to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor in the U.S.A through radical changes with minimum wages, taxation methods and welfare programs.
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Summary Introduction
Unequal Income Distribution in USA
Conclusion
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"In recent years, increasing inequality in the distribution of income has been a subject of considerable public concern, political attention, and academic research. Income inequality is a measure of how equally the income pie is divided among all members of society. The relative income, or gauge, can be defined how well the poor are doing economically compared to the rich. In other words inequality is a measure of how equally the income pie is divided among all members of society. "
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Class Structure of the United States, 2002.
This paper looks at the distribution of wealth between the rich and poor in the United States.
2,380 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper pays special attention to the division of wealth among the different segments of the population in the United States. The author presents data to support his supposition that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. The middle class, according to this author, has suffered the greatest losses over the last generation. Some of the topics discussed in this paper include how corporate greed has impacted on the distribution of wealth, what has caused the rate of poverty in America to grow at an unparalleled rate and how the tax structure affects the huge gap between 'haves and have-nots'. The author offers some suggestions to the problem and points out what economic changes need to be made in order to correct this growing problem.
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"America today houses more rich people than ever before and the gap between the rich and poor is rising. But is it fair to resent the rich because of this? In the United States, advancement is supposedly based on merit and everyone has an equal opportunity. (Reiman) Bill Gates is so far up on the financial ladder because he seized opportunities and used his brains to get ahead. Michael Jordon developed an extraordinary skill that enabled him to make millions playing sports. These are the cases that the rich might want to showcase. But the fact remains that in the United States, opportunities are not genuinely equal. Governments need to work harder to improve public education and ensure that it is open to all. However, researchers believe that even if the government did provide equal opportunities for everyone, the inequality of power would still maintain the inequality of wealth distribution. Power is often abused to raise prices and exclude competitors. This abuse of power gave rise to antitrust laws in America, as governments sought to restrain monopolies and cartels."
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Social Class in the United States, 2006.
This paper explores the different social classes in society in light of Marx's ideas.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses how Karl Marx believed that there were two classes of people; the working class and the wealthy. His social philosophy suggested that the wealthy class was consistently attempting to ensure that the working class could never alter their social position. Furthermore, Marx contended that the wealthy controlled the working class because of the working class dependence on the wealthy for their livelihood. In modern society, however, the growing opinion is that there are three social classes; the poor, the middle class and the wealthy.
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The United States and the United Kingdom, 2004.
This paper discusses the historical and current relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that the close ties between the United States and Great Britain are deeply rooted in common language as well as a long-running and deeply connected historical base of strongly tied economic as well as militaristic cooperation that has spanned since the era of World War II. The author points out that the United Kingdom is the United States' largest customer and the United States is the country that invests the largest amount, each year, in the United Kingdom. The paper relates that the commonly held values of democracy and the inherently held beliefs in the freedom of speech, human rights and a similar legal system are the ties that bind the two countries inevitably together.
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Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Background and History
Common Initiatives - Joint Investments
Conclusion
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"The United States was once under British rule and in fact the American Revolution was fought for the purpose of removing the U.S. Colonies from the rule of the British. The American Revolution was fought and independence was won establishing America as an independent and separate nation from Great Britain but only after a grueling war. Great Britain was determined to keep the Colonies under British rule and after an attack on Charleston and lives having been lost the colonists stated their intentions in a document entitled "Declaration of the Causes and Necessities to Take up Arms" and the action to break away from what most considered to be their mother country began. It has been stated in history that most of the colonists identified with the British and that many of the colonists considered themselves to be Britons."
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The United States Almost Un-United For Good, 2002.
This paper presents a look at the history of the Confederate Army and the Confederate States of America.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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The author takes us through the beginning and end of the attempt to create its own nation despite the fact that the original US still outdid the Confederate States in population, as well as finances and military power. There were six sources used to complete this paper.
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Health Care Systems Of United States And The United Kingdom, 2002.
Compares healthcare costs and outcomes.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 47.95
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Compares healthcare costs and outcomes. Underlying structures and principles of healthcare in each country. Social policy. Health care delivery. Advantages & disadvantages of each. Focus on quantitative measures (costs, mortality rates, quality, access to care, public satisfaction). Managed care. Fee-for-service. Primary care. Chart of costs. Table of outcomes.
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"COMPARATIVE HEALTH CARE COSTS & OUTCOMES - UNITED KINGDOM & UNITED STATES
The structures and the principles underlying the health care systems in the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) are dramatically different. Depending upon one's perspective on social policy generally and health care delivery more specifically advantages and disadvantages characterize each country's health care system in relation to that of the other country.
This research compares the costs and outcomes of health care delivery in the UK and the US. The primary focus of this comparison is on quantitative measures. The quantitative measures presented in this research, however, reflect both objective data (e.g., actual costs, mortality rates, and so ..."
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The United States, the United Kingdom and Iraq, 2004.
A look at the strain put on the special relationship developed between the UK and the US because of the war on Iraq.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper looks at how, thus far, the UK and the US have worked together fairly smoothly on the war on terror, but that the war on Iraq has placed severe strain on the special relationship developed between these two countries.
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"This research paper discusses the current state of the special relationship' between the United Kingdom and the United States in the light of the war on terror and the current Iraq war. The special relationship' refers to the close military and diplomatic cooperation that has characterized Anglo-American relations since..."
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Rich & Poor: Income Inequality in the United States, 1997.
Examines the sources of income & wealth inequities both historically & in the contemporary US economy.
4,500 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 135.95
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"RICH AND POOR
Income Inequality in the United States
Introduction
The rich get richer, goes the traditional saying, and the poor get poorer. This saying embodies two implicit economic assumptions. One is that the social community as a whole -- the macroeconomic world -- is characterized by income inequality, an inequality so sharp that society is divided into two groups, the rich and the poor. The other is that in the usual course of events, this income inequality tends to widen, with the gulf between rich and poor becoming ever more sharply stratified.
The saying that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer is of uncertain age and origin. It certainly goes far back in.."
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Class, Class Cleavages and Mao, 2002.
This paper examines Mao's analysis of Chinese class structure.
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Two elemental texts on class by Mao are considered and compared to J B Starr's analysis of Mao's concepts of class. Additionally the actual class structure of contemporary China is also compared to Mao's analysis.
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