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African american ineqaulity USA

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Why do high dropout rates often occur among young black males?

Desire to pursue higher education

Lack of interest in education

Pressure to be involved in illicit activities to escape poverty (correct)

Limited access to educational resources

What are some of the factors contributing to the disparities faced by African Americans in the United States?

Homogeneous economic conditions for all races

Lack of diversity in educational institutions

Racial bias in the criminal justice system (correct)

Equal opportunities in healthcare and education

Which group consistently faces higher dropout rates compared to white students?

Hispanic students

African American students (correct)

Asian students

White students

What cycle can high dropout rates among young black males often lead to?

Cycle of poverty, crime, and limited opportunities Signup and view all the answers

How do disparities in healthcare access impact African Americans?

It contributes to socio-economic inequality Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in life expectancy between African Americans and white Americans based on the text?

3 years Signup and view all the answers

Which group has a higher death rate from various health conditions according to the text?

Black women Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of Black inmates decrease from 2007-2017?

20% Signup and view all the answers

How much higher is the infant mortality rate for black infants compared to white infants?

Twice as high Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to higher crime rates in inner-city, economically disadvantaged areas according to the text?

Poverty, lack of education, and high unemployment Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be challenging for African Americans to afford higher education according to the text?

$110,000 in expenses for public university Signup and view all the answers