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Savage Inequalities

 

            The term racial group refers to those separated into categories which are .
             determined by physical differences such as skin color. African Americans, .
             Hispanics, Caucasians, and Asian Americans are all primary examples of .
             racial groups. Some of these groups are in the majority, mainly meaning the .
             whites, while others are in the definite minority in the United States, such .
             as African Americans. Statistics show drastic differences concerning .
             population percentage between these particular groups. For example, in .
             terms of percentage of total population, in 1990, whites made up 80.3% of .
             the population, while African Americans made up only a mere 12.1%.(Shaefer, .
             222) This very significant difference leads to discrimination of those in .
             the minority.
             Another classification which is subject to much discrimination, due .
             partially preformed stereotypical ideas, are ethnic groups. Individuals are .
             separated into these groups based on national heritage and background, as .
             well as cultural practices.(Schaefer, 221-23) Stereotypes, although also .
             seen in reference to racial groups, are a main part of the reason for .
             discrimination among different ethnic groups. These generalizations do not .
             allow for the recognition of individual differences within the group. An .
             example of an ethnic stereotype would be how one believes all Jews are spend .
             thrifts or cheap. This prejudged opinion could lead one to discriminate .
             against this class of people accordingly. Although stereotypes contribute .
             largely to discrimination, it all goes back to the idea of inequality .
             between the majority and the minority.
             A prominent example of this devastating inequality is shown in the Henslin .
             reading, "Savage Inequalities", which compares but mostly points out severe .
             contrast between two schools. With an average salary of under $7,500 a .
             year, high majority of residents on welfare, and a population 98% black, .
             this community of East St.


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