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In this sociological study, the writer analyzes the issues of race and class status of the poor within the United States. The writer maintains that there are certainly class issues in regards to the poor in America, as many white Americans must suffer under the marginalization of various production methods (farming) in rural areas, as opposed to the majority of wealth being generated in urban areas for whites. However, the writer discusses that the ratio of poor minorities in the American economy is by far much worse, since the percentage of minorities in poverty is greater than the percentage of poor whites. The writer 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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"This sociological study will analyze the issues of race and class status of the poor within the United States. By understanding the marginalization of race within the United States, there is a construct that denies a livable wage for those of "minority" status. However, there is a wider range of poor classes within the United States that are not poor because of racial constructs, but are isolated and/or racially separated from high wage production centers. In essence, this sociological study ..."

Tags:poor, class, status

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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."

Tags:economy, taxes, system, equality, wages, wealthy, share, corporations, jobs, global, profitability, education, opportunities, equal, poverty, power, recession, class, middle

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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.

Tags:social, class, scale

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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."

Tags:minorities, poverty, wages

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As the disparity grows between rich and poor in America, so does the inequality in the country, which threatens the very fabric of lives of its citizens. Income disparity does not allow those living in poverty to climb out and join the middle class and puts the greatest wealth, power, and privilege in the hands of a select few. This paper argues that, until this trend turns, there will always be two distinct "nations" in America, the very rich and the very poor. Using U.S. census data and information from economists and political experts, the topic of income disparity between the wealthiest and the poorest is established, discussed, and evaluated in this paper.

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"While we are one of the richest nations on Earth, we do not share the wealth equitably, and the poor in America continue to struggle to make ends meet. These people at the lowest income levels not only lack basic necessities, such as health care and even decent housing conditions, they also drain the country's social and welfare services, for most of them simply cannot afford to live on the income they earn. As the nation's economy and tax structure changes, there are fewer resources available for these social services for the poor, and so, while the wealthy get wealthier, the poor suffer with fewer healthcare services, lower welfare payments, and a further reduced standard of living."

Tags:Gini, Formula, wage-earner, economy

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This paper compares The United States, a country that is the leading power in the world, with China, a developing nation. The paper focuses on the standard of living in both countries, emphasizing the cost of raising a family. According to the paper, in both countries the focus on the family is a concern because the family is believed to be integral to society. Additionally, in both countries the issue of social class standing is apparent, with the poor often being outcast from the social order and forgotten.

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"This paper shall discuss the issue of families in relation to China and the United States. The paper will further explore the issue of poverty and the struggle of the family unit in both countries in relation to economic concerns. A discussion of families in rural and urban areas, as well as the manner in which families live in these locales will be examined. The concept of social class will be presented and discussed in relation to how social class impacts the family unit and how societal beliefs exist that create barriers to altering the lives of the poor. Finally, the issue of culture will be examined and the differences between China and America..."

Tags:china, america, family

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The paper discusses how conflict theory examines the techniques used by those in power to make certain that they stay in power. The paper argues that the criminal justice system in the United States is a prime example of conflict theory at work; it is simply a tool used by the upper class to control the poor and make certain that they maintain their position. The paper highlights the differences between the punishments given for white collar and blue collar crime and demonstrates the relationship between crime and poverty. The paper concludes that the criminal justice system is clearly a tool for the upper social classes to control those of lower social status.

Outline:
Crime and Punishment: an institution for the Rich and Famous
White Collar versus Blue Collar Crime
Relationship between Crime and poverty

From the Paper
"Conflict theory relies on the role of coercion and power to explain inequalities in social class. This theory explains the existence of social order as the result of a person or group's ability to exercise control or influence over others. Social order is a function of society where each individual or group tries to maximize his or her personal benefits. A society is in continuous struggle as those that are low in the social order attempt to improve their situation. The lower classes are never satisfied with their position, while the upper classes struggle to maintain their position."

Tags:class, status, poverty, crime, prison, inequality

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Discusses racial and class divisions in United States society, the over-representation of the poor in the military, and the socioeconomic makeup of the military during WWII, Korea. and Vietnam.

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"Social Class
Impact on Military Representation
INTRODUCTION
Throughout history in every class society there has been an oppressed class and a ruling class. The oppressed class creates the wealth of the society and the ruling class who controls that..."

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This paper discusses the current worldwide economic gap between the rich and poor. The author examines some of the different reasons for this gap including a shrinking middle class, the exit of many production facilities from the United States to countries with cheap labor. According to this writer, the information age has helped establish a global economy whose members do not all share the same successes, or political stability. The paper also discusses the differences between American and European economic policies and how these policies helped or hindered recovery from the economic downturn that began in the early 1990s. The author also discusses how economic inequality, government policies, or lack of them, international financial investments and policy, deregulation and privatization and abuse of free trade have have all contributed to the growing worldwide gap between the rich and poor.

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"In America, during the Great depression of the 1930, President Roosevelt placed on the back of the one-dollar bill, an unfinished pyramid with a glowing eye at the top. The pyramid represented the economic strength and the durability of the American economy. The unfinished section represented the vast potential that could still be attained. It encouraged the American people to work harder and attain more. The bill also has two Latin inscription (Annuit Coeptis) and (Novos Ordo Seclorum). The first tells Americans that God favors their undertakings; the second prophesies a new American order of wealth. (Thurow, 1999) This indicates that no matter how much society as a whole has progressed, the fundamental measures by which man measures himself in terms of wealth and possessions have not changed from the Egyptian society of prehistoric times to the current societies. The need for man to be able to satisfy his daily needs and save some thing for a rainy day will always be a good motivator."

Tags:rich, poor, government, economy, policies, international, class, middle, information, age, technology, trade, world, europe, society, policy

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This paper discusses the issue of families in relation to China and the United States. The paper further explores the issue of poverty and the struggle of the family unit in both countries in relation to economic concerns. A discussion of families in rural and urban areas, as well as the manner in which families live in these locales is examined. The concept of social class is presented and discussed in relation to how social class impacts the family unit and how societal beliefs exist that create barriers to altering the lives of the poor. Finally, the issue of culture is examined and the differences between China and America with regard to culture and living in the family unit are explored.

From the Paper
"The United States is considered a country that is the leading power in the world, while China continues to experience economic hardships and needed development. In both countries, however, the focus on the family is a concern because the family is believed to be integral to society. The Chinese families that exist in the modern world experience many of the same difficulties that are found by American families in rural and urban areas. This includes poverty, which is the number one social issue that impacts family units in both nations. Additionally, in both countries the issue of social class standing is apparent, with the poor often being outcast from the social order and forgotten. In China there has been a significant push to change the conditions for the poor, however, there are still those families that have been unaffected by governmental programs, which has been the case in the United States for decades. While these similarities exist between Chinese and American families, the greatest factor that separates their place in society is culture. The manner in which families conduct their lives because of social expectations and the beliefs related to gender differences and children impacts families in China differently than in America. However, it is clear that regardless of the cultural variances that affect families in these nations, within both cultures families are consistently attempting to survive and continue the progress of each generation in the hopes that eventually the family will know success."

Tags:units, poor, population, social, order