Describe the distribution of income and wealth (inequality) in the United States, and provide statistical information to illustrate the inequality
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Money—in the form of both income and wealth is very unevenly distributed in the
United States. Money is essential for acquiring goods and services.
People without money cannot purchase food, shelter, clothing, medical care, legal aid,
education, and the other things they need or desire. Median household income varies
widely from one state to another. Among the prosperous nations, the United States is
number one in inequality of income distribution. In regard to income inequality in the
United States, sociologist Dennis Gilbert identified that in 2011, the wealthiest 20
percent of households received more than 50 percent of the total income, while the
poorest 20 percent of households received slightly more than 3 percent of all income.
Income distribution varies by race/ethnicity as well as class.
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a. a broadened concept of American freedom should include freedom from hunger, homelessness and unemployment as part of the Bill of Rights. b. our society must recognize the changing realities of the need for education by providing free education for all from preschool through graduate degrees. c. poor people must openly confront the government for failing to provide a society with social justice and a decent standard of living for all. d. taxpayer subsidization of corporate profits with food stamps, subsidized housing for poor workers, and medical assistance will be reduced if we require all employers to pay a living wage and provide benefits.
Families are compared to "shock absorbers" because they:
a. control our sexual impulses. b. last for generations. c. protect their members. d. socialize the young.
In ______ governments, power is concentrated in the hands of an absolute monarch, dictator, or small group not accountable to the people.
A. authoritarian B. totalitarian C. democratic D. congressional
Discuss the pros and cons of genetically modified foods and whether you feel we can ever "cross the line" regarding genetic manipulation and our food supply.
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