Inequality in America : Race, Poverty, and Fulfilling Democracy's Promise

Why does inequality have such a hold on American society and public policy? And what can we, as citizens, do about it? __Inequality in America__ takes an in-depth look at race, class, and gender-based inequality across a wide range of issues from housing and education to crime, employment, and health. Caliendo explores how individual attitudes can affect public opinion and lawmakers’ policy solutions. He also illustrates how these policies result in systemic barriers to advancement that often then contribute to individual perceptions. This cycle of disadvantage and advantage can be difficult—though not impossible—to break. "Representing" and "What Can I Do?" feature boxes highlight key public figures who have worked to combat inequality and encourage students to do the same. The third edition has been thoroughly revised to include the most current data and cover recent issues and events such as Trump Administration policies, the #MeToo movement, and U.S. Supreme Court decisions affecting issues of racial representation and voting rights. Concise and accessible, __Inequality in America__ paves the way for students to think critically about the attitudes, behaviors, and structures of inequality. New to the Third Edition * New to the Third Edition + Considers the heightened discussion of racial reckoning that has been occurring since the summer of 2020. + Covers the disproportional effect to communities of color of the Covid-19 global pandemic and related recession + Takes an early glimpse into Biden Administration priorities compared to Trump Administration policies on education, immigration, housing and urban development. + Updates feature boxes, including a spotlight on U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative. + Discusses the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, the #MeToo and #TimesUp Movements, and much more. "Why does inequality have such a hold on American society and public policy? And what can we, as citizens, do about it? Inequality in America takes an in-depth look at race, class, and gender-based inequality across a wide range of issues from housing and education to crime, employment, and health. Caliendo explores how individual attitudes can affect public opinion and lawmakers' policy solutions. He also illustrates how these policies result in systemic barriers to advancement that often then contribute to individual perceptions. This cycle of disadvantage and advantage can be difficult-though not impossible-to break. "Representing" and "What Can I Do?" feature boxes highlight key public figures who have worked to combat inequality and encourage students to do the same. The third edition has been thoroughly revised to include the most current data and cover recent issues and events such as Trump Administration policies, the #MeToo movement, and U.S. Supreme Court decisions affecting issues of racial representation and voting rights. Concise and accessible, Inequality in America paves the way for students to think critically about the attitudes, behaviors, and structures of inequality. New to the Third Edition. Consideration of the heightened discussion of racial reckoning that has been occurring since the summer of 2020. The disproportional effect to communities of color of the Covid-19 global pandemic and related recession. Trump Administration policies on education, immigration, housing and urban development. Updated boxes, including features on U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative. An early glimpse into Biden Administration priorities Discussion of the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Coverage of the opioid crisis, student activism in the wake of school shootings, and the #MeToo and #TimesUp Movements"-- Provided by publisher Why Does Inequality Have Such A Hold On American Society And Public Policy? And What Can We, As Citizens, Do About It? Inequality In America Takes An In-depth Look At Race, Class And Gender-based Inequality, Across A Wide Range Of Issues From Housing And Education To Crime, Employment And Health. Caliendo Explores How Individual Attitudes Can Affect Public Opinion And Lawmakers' Policy Solutions. He Also Illustrates How These Policies Result In Systemic Barriers To Advancement That Often Then Contribute To Individual Perceptions. This Cycle Of Disadvantage And Advantage Can Be Difficult-though Not Impossible-to Break. Representing And What Can I Do? Feature Boxes Throughout The Book Highlight Key Public Figures Who Have Worked To Combat Inequality And Encourage Students To Take Action To Do The Same. The Second Edition Has Been Thoroughly Revised To Include The Most Current Data And To Cover Recent Issues And Events Like The 2016 Elections And The Black Lives Matter Movement. It Now Also Includes A Brand-new Chapter On Crime And Criminal Justice And An Expanded Discussion Of Immigration. Concise And Accessible, Inequality In America Paves The Way For Students To Think Critically About The Attitudes, Behaviors And Structures Of Inequality--,comprehensive And Accessible Overview Of Race, Class, And Gender-based Inequality In America Through A Primarily Political Science And Policy Lens-- "Why does inequality have such a hold on American society and public policy? And what can we, as citizens, do about it? Inequality in America takes an in-depth look at race, class and gender-based inequality, across a wide range of issues from housing and education to crime, employment and health. Caliendo explores how individual attitudes can affect public opinion and lawmakers' policy solutions. He also illustrates how these policies result in systemic barriers to advancement that often then contribute to individual perceptions. This cycle of disadvantage and advantage can be difficult-though not impossible-to break. "Representing" and "What Can I Do?" feature boxes throughout the book highlight key public figures who have worked to combat inequality and encourage students to take action to do the same. The second edition has been thoroughly revised to include the most current data and to cover recent issues and events like the 2016 elections and the Black Lives Matter movement. It now also includes a brand-new chapter on crime and criminal justice and an expanded discussion of immigration. Concise and accessible, Inequality in America paves the way for students to think critically about the attitudes, behaviors and structures of inequality"-- Provided by publisher "Comprehensive and accessible overview of race, class, and gender-based inequality in America through a primarily political science and policy lens"-- Provided by publisher