- "The wealth gap between Caucasian and African American families substantially increased from $85,000 in 1984 to $236,500 in 2009."
The unequal distribution of resources and opportunities based on race.
Historical context: A study of the origins of racial inequality in the United States, including slavery, segregation, and discriminatory policies.
Systemic racism: A look at the various institutions and systems that perpetuate racial inequality, such as the criminal justice system, education system, and housing industry.
Privilege: An exploration of the concept of privilege, and how it impacts individuals' experiences of racial inequality.
Implicit bias: A study of the unconscious biases people hold, which can contribute to discrimination and unequal treatment based on race.
Cultural appropriation: An examination of how cultural elements from marginalized groups are often appropriated by dominant groups in ways that perpetuate racial inequality.
Microaggressions: A discussion of the subtle and often unintentional ways that racial inequality can be perpetuated through small acts of discrimination and bias.
Intersectionality: An analysis of how race intersects with other forms of identity, such as gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status, to create unique experiences of racial inequality.
New forms of racism: A consideration of how racism has adapted and evolved over time, including through the use of technology and the rise of far-right political movements.
Allyship: An exploration of how individuals who identify as white can support those impacted by racial inequality, and work towards creating more equitable structures and systems.
Healing and reconciliation: A discussion of the ways in which individuals and communities can work towards healing the wounds caused by racial inequality, and creating a more just and equitable society.
Systemic racism: Systemic racism refers to unfair policies, practices, and processes that are built into the institutional structures of society. It involves discrimination and bias within the legal system, education, healthcare, housing, and job markets, among others.
Institutional racism: This occurs when an institution or organization discriminates against people based on their race or ethnicity. This includes unfair hiring practices, lack of diversity in decision-making positions, and unequal treatment in the workplace.
Environmental racism: This type of racial inequality refers to the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on people of color. For example, communities of color are more likely to live in areas with polluted air and water, which can lead to chronic health problems.
Colorism: Colorism describes the preference for lighter-skinned people over darker-skinned people, which perpetuates stereotypes and biases against darker-skinned people.
Microaggressions: This type of racism involves the subtle, everyday forms of discrimination that people of color face, such as racial slurs, stereotyping, and lack of representation in media.
Hate crimes: This is a violent form of racism, where individuals or groups are targeted based on their race, ethnicity, or religion. It can involve physical or emotional harm, vandalism, and destruction of property.
Segregation: Segregation involves the separation of people of different races into different neighborhoods, schools, and other public spaces. This perpetuates the segregation and lack of diversity in communities.
Genocide: This is the most extreme form of racial inequality, where one race or ethnicity is targeted for complete annihilation. This involves mass murder and violence, often carried out by government forces.
- "Years of home ownership, household income, unemployment, education, and inheritance."
- "Under slavery in the United States, African Americans were treated as property." - "After the American Civil War, Black sharecroppers became trapped in debt."
- "The Freedman's Savings Bank failed, losing many Black assets."
- "Exclusions from Social Security disproportionately affected African Americans."
- "Housing segregation caused unequal living standards and poverty."
- "Public education greatly relies on local property taxes, with racial inequality between White affluent suburbs and poor minorities in inner-cities."
- "Criminal records lead to employment and income struggles."
- "Inability to make bail and quality counsel are factors."
- "Racial segregation and racial profiling lead to differences between races."
- Not explicitly mentioned in the paragraph.
- "The Federal Housing Administration and Veteran's Administration shut out African Americans by giving loans to suburbs instead of central cities."
- "African Americans are less likely to receive inheritance and more likely to aid poor family members."
- "Housing segregation caused unequal living standards and poverty."
- Not explicitly mentioned in the paragraph.
- "Under slavery in the United States, African Americans were treated as property."
- "Years of home ownership, household income, unemployment, education, and inheritance."
- "Years of home ownership, household income, unemployment, education, and inheritance."
- "Savings were spent for retirement instead of handed down as inheritance."
- Not explicitly mentioned in the paragraph.