Monday, May 31, 2010

In the packet, it says that the top ten wealthiest people in the U.S. are all white. Do you think our society shapes this or it is just a coincidence? Furthermore, 24.5% of black people live in poverty. Do you think that these numbers are by chance or by racism or anything else?

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  1. i personally believe they are chance just because these people are some of the most intelligent hardworking people ever and i dont even think racism can put down intelligence and hard work

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  2. I do not believe that it is by chance. I believe that oftentime African Americans are not given the same opportunities in the workfield as other people. Segregation is something that African Americans have struggled with for a long time whereas White Americans have never faced that problem, allowing them more time to build and flourish in the work industry. Also, i do think the amount of poverty amongst African Americans has something to do with the fact that they are victims of racism, but not entirely.

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