Discussion Post: The Impact of the Racial Wealth Gap and Employment Inequalities on Families
Based on the report Systematic Inequality: How America's Structural Racism Helped Create the Black-White Wealth Gap,
o Define systematic inequality (also called "systemic," "structural," or "institutionalized" inequality) and give an example as it relates to the racial wealth gap.
o Describe, based on this report, and the textbook readings, at least two historical economic forces that have influenced family structures. Particularly, why have some American families been less able to accumulate wealth? What impact does this have on inequalities across families?
From the Harvard Business School's report Minorities Who ‘Whiten' Job Resumes Get More Interviews,
o Explain, in one to two sentences, the study' findings.
o Explain how the discriminatory practices discussed in this article exemplify systematic racism.
Based on the video The Racial Wealth Gap in America and the charts from Nine Charts About Wealth Inequality in America,
o Explain the patterns of income, home ownership, and retirement savings among different racial groups. How do they impact the intergenerational well-being of families of color?
o Choose one of the above patterns and explain how it exemplifies systemic wealth inequalities across racial groups.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.