Socio-Economic Inequality in the American Society

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What impact does socio-economic inequality have on the African American community according to the text?

  • It does not affect the African American community differently than other ethnic groups.
  • It does not lead to disparities in health, justice, and education for African Americans.
  • It exposes the community to challenges in healthcare, criminal justice, and education. (correct)
  • It results in better health outcomes for African Americans compared to other groups.

Why do many Americans suffer from inequalities in health, as mentioned in the text?

  • Because there is equal access to healthcare across different ethnic groups.
  • Because medical insurance is needed to pay for health costs. (correct)
  • Due to free healthcare system available for all Americans.
  • Because health disparities are non-existent in the United States.

How does the criminal justice system in the United States impact African Americans?

  • It has no influence on the struggles faced by African Americans.
  • It is filled with racial biases that affect African Americans disproportionately. (correct)
  • It treats all ethnic groups equally without bias.
  • It leads to better outcomes for African Americans compared to white Americans.

Which ethnic group is more likely to suffer poor health outcomes in the United States according to the text?

<p>African Americans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does socio-economic inequality impact social mobility?

<p>It perpetuates a cycle of inequality that hinders progress and social mobility. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one major challenge faced by the African American community in the education system?

<p>The education system is filled with obstacles for African Americans. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of uninsured African Americans compared to whites?

<p>11% for African Americans and 7% for whites (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group has the highest death rates from several health conditions according to the text?

<p>Black women (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of black prisoners to black adults in the United States, as mentioned in the text?

<p>1,549 black prisoners for every 100,000 black adults (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the trend in the number of uninsured African Americans in recent years according to the text?

<p>Decreased (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do many young black males in economically disadvantaged areas tend to fall into trouble according to the text?

<p>Due to lack of education and high unemployment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to a persistent health gap between African Americans and their counterparts in the United States?

<p>Disparities in health outcomes exacerbated by socioeconomic factors and systemic biases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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