ISS 1120 Miami Dade College Racial inequality in Minneapolis Essay

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ISS 1120

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  1. Find a NEWS article that addresses a recent example of social inequality. It can involve any form of inequality discussed in the book, such as race or ethnicity, gender, class, etc. (A news article is an article from a media source like a newspaper or magazine such as the New York Times, FOX, The Washington Post, VICE, etc. that addresses a current event. It does not include sources like Wikipedia, eHow, dictionaries, academic journals, or other information websites.)
  2. Write a minimum 300 word essay that answers the following questions:

    1. Based on the article you chose, how is the social inequality described? How does it relate to the forms of stratification discussed in the book?
    2. According to the article, what are the consequences of the social inequality for the people experiencing it? How does it impact their life outcomes or opportunities?
    3. How can the form of social inequality be addressed so we can move towards a more fair and just society?

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RACIAL INEQUALITY

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Racial Inequality
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RACIAL INEQUALITY

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The article titled “Racial inequality in Minneapolis is among the worst in the nation,” was
written by Christopher Ingraham. The article was published in The Washington Post on May 20,
2020. The article discusses the issue of racial inequality in Minneapolis following the death of an
unarmed black man, George Floyd while in the custody of the police. The article explains that
ongoing unrest in Minneapolis caused by the death of Mr. Floyd reflects the anger and despair on
the issue of racial disparity in Minneapolis.
According to the article, a classic African American family in the city earns less than half
as much as the classic whit...


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