Ishmael Hawkins SOC 318 Schewe HW 2 I am studying arrest rates among persons living in economically disadvantaged communities, because i want to know the extent to which individuals living in low-income areas are predisposed to getting arrested for various crimes. I am studying this in order to help readers better understand disparities in arrest rates between communities of different economic standing. Secondly, I hope for this study to stimulate further discourse on the socioeconomic factors that
provide my opinion on income inequality is United States. In addition, I also need to describe the cause of income inequality in regard to Malaysia with real example and in general provide 3 importance of the income inequality to community organizer. Question 1 (A) As referred to the case study, the income inequality is increasing in the United States because of the high education, skilled and experienced people is getting high wages, but the low educated people is getting low wages. If affected because
Community gardens are good for highly populated areas. A community garden can be achieved by bringing together citizens of the community who care about the youth and the health of their neighbors or even just love gardening. The people who come together to work on the garden can maintain the garden year round in greenhouses. A community garden would be beneficial to urban areas because community gardens will help provide food for the low-income families, promote healthy choices, and make the environment
Makwarimba, E. (2009). “Who do they think we are anyway?”: Perceptions of and responses to poverty stigma. Qualitative Health Research, 19, 297-311. This study was qualitative and it researched what low income people felt the stigmas were towards them and their own responses to the stigma. There were 34 low income individuals interviewed and 100% of them wanted society to know that they did not choose to live in poverty. The participants felt that society viewed them as a burden, as lazy, as irresponsible
Benefits Data Trust (BDT) is a national not-for-profit organization committed to transforming how individuals in need access public benefits. BDT was created in 2005 with the mission to help low-income individuals access the state and federal aid programs for which they are eligible. BDT believes all vulnerable individuals and families across the country should be able to secure the benefits that enable them to achieve stability. BDT’s goal is that by 2025, accessing benefits will be simple, comprehensive
fulfilling quality of life. In Canadas largest cities is was found in low income enclaves unemployment rates were above national averages. These discrepancy’s rose in low income neighborhoods populated by minorities. (Duffy, 13 Sept 2003). Canada’s relocation of migrants to this country is having a negative effect on the problem. Social scientist predicted that once these migrants became adjusted culturally they would leave the low income neighborhood with all its inherent problems for wealthier destinations
seen in Baltimore city, specifically in areas, which are known to be predominately African American or have low socio-economical class. Historical and political economy perspectives are essential in order to fully understand root cause of an issue. The historical background of Baltimore has highly contributed to the marginalization of minorities and only certain neighborhoods being exposed to low access to healthy and affordable food. In addition to this, I explore the impacts of neoliberalism and commodification
today we are seeing the switch from distinctive and quaint communities to conformed, neutral-toned apartment complexes, mom-and-pop shops have been replaced by major chain retailers . These modifications are the result of gentrification and come at a price. Gentrification is the buying and renewal of houses and stores in neighborhoods by upper class families, resulting in improved property values but often displacing middle and low-income families and small businesses. In context, this sounds like
documentary This Black Soil. This documentary tells the story of a rural community of African-Americans on Eartern Shore of Virginia. It was a very low income community that had to face a problem when the Government decided to construct a prison in their area. It was clear why they choose that place for the prison and how they tried to convince the population to accept it. Being a place with 100% African-Americans and low income those people were seen as people without political voice, so everything
Created by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the CDBG is among one of the largest and longest-running community development programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that support housing development and community revitalization programs. (HUD.gov) It was created differently from traditional federal funding that dictated how states and local governments spent funds. Instead, CDBG allowed “grantees to use funds at their discretion as long as they followed