Just My Thoughts

I have never blogged before this class. I have heard about blogs can’t really say I ever even read one. This sociology class has given me a new platform to share my thoughts. I really found blogging to be quite informative because I can blog and express my feelings about issues pertaining to social inequalities. Blogging  are issue-based, which means that these blogs also provide information to sway people's thinking in a certain direction. I found the articles, games and videos very interesting it changed the way I viewed many social inequalities that many face despite color. I also have become more aware of issues that were impacting many just because of the place you lived. Many of these social inequalities were just based off the unequal distribution of resources. I also like the fact that I could get feedback from my classmates this in return allowed me to know how other people felt about topics I felt passionate about. After reading other people’s blogs one th...

I listened carefully to Kristin Seefeldt and she does give alot of options to ways we can eliminate poverty. But what she wants are mere suggestions to the problem and no real ways of implementing change. The republicans are in control of office and even though they too have suggestions that seem more practical then hers its still alot of talk. Its real ironic that women have very different views about the workforce which they felt wouldn't lead to upward mobility. Ways of not feeling abandoned by a safety net. We must also keep in mind that everyone don't share the same views and that programs like TANF and unemployment are temporary and are supposed to be used to get back on ones feet there are those that live and depend on the system and are very comfortable taking advantage of programs that are only there for temporary aid. When a policy is made it hurts those trying more than it does the ones that aren't. Is there a fix for that. Yes, TANF should be easily accessibl...

As for much of my life I have always believed that the Republican Party was only invested in keeping the poor poor and the rich rich. Not that I change my beliefs about them this Presidential forum just opened my eyes to the common views that are shared between both political parties. As I listened to all speakers I would like to say that they all make some relevant points. Poverty is a problem that doesn’t just affect the one place but communities all around the world. Communities must work together to find solutions to making better neighborhoods as said by Governor Nikki Haley.  I like when she said until we find a solution quitting is not the solution.  I agree that poverty does deal with the quiet voices and it is true that if you improve education than all things improve. I also agree that technology should be in every school and where you live shouldn’t determine what your school can provide to you. I also am pleased that there is a plan in South Carolina to pay fo...

When we talk about juvenile justice there are many angles we can look at. Is the legal system fair to minors and/or minorities, i truly have to say hell no. I feel as though the justice system that is supposed to be used as a platform for rehabilitation is just breeding grounds for delinquents with the same deviant ways to meet and become more deviant. I think that it is sad that when you go through African American communities that you see the lack of guidance that is causing the criminal justice system to act as parents and discipline someones child because their parent had to work in order   to pay bills and now their child done feel in the traps of being a product of the negative atmosphere and learns how to appreciate fast money over a working dollar. I see why sociologist study these different ethnic groups because their is a lot of knowledge that one can obtain by simply looking at  the  struggles,They affect Juveniles but also the African American community...

We may never realize that our socioeconomic status determines how we view the world. The way we look at things stems from the world around us and the role we play. Why I say one may never realize it is because sometimes we tend to only see what we are surrounded by and never look outside the box. The things we may look at and think of as normal may not be considered normal to someone else somewhere else. We realize that money makes the world go round but we may overlook to what extent that that is true. its funny that you can take 5 people or as many as you like and show them a criminal act in progress and there will be 5 separate descriptions of what was seen. A man that robs a store for a loaf of bread is still a thief but depending on where you stand you may be able to disregard the crime and focus on the underlining fact which is he is hungry. It just amazes me that results of life is due to chance and opportunity, proper planning may not even help if you live in a place where ...

Behaviors of the poor are not the cause of their poverty, but a result of their poverty is true statements because the behaviors displayed because they are poor can stem from them not living on a daily budget or even being accountable for their spending. It is really sad that not having sufficient money can cause  a person to live day by day and disregard a budget in order to survive. I  believe this shows that behaviors of the poor are due to being extremely misguided. Playing spent has just brought reality to what a person can go through living with a limited income and not expecting the obstacles that can come out of nowhere while trying to live. There are so many obstacles a person can face in their daily lives when there is not enough money to cover their bare necessities. I guess I was able to manage playing this game because I’m aware of keeping proper records and living on a budget. I also kept in mind that living paycheck to paycheck is more aggravating then...

When you ask what’s killing the American middle class and why save it, one would have to also ask aren't human lives worth it. I believe the shrinking middle class is a consequence of rising income inequalities. Families suffer because the disparities in resources causes a great impact on society. If the middle class cant progress it will make us regress because you aren't able to successfully move forward. Is our motto tax the middle class and drive them broke and give tax cuts to the rich so they can get richer. What a fucked up world we live in? Its like taking a blind man in the middle of nowhere and expecting him to find his way home. Some shit is impossible. This government we live in is so broken and it has us living in a alternative reality. We you take a look at who has become the new rich it varies from the old rich greatly. Just look at whose getting rich and whose still struggling. We also have to examine the necessities that we cannot go without and still be su...

In America they say "All Men Are Created Equal" but is that the truth. I guess it would depend on what side of the fence your standing on. From where I stand I have never believed that. Since the beginning of time black people were not even called human, they were referred to as live stock, So when were we equal. Yes throughout the years we were not called livestock but as we see instances on the news about racial discrimination it sure does seem as though we have moved away from the labeling and are just treated as such. If Thomas Jefferson was right everyone would  have an equal chance at reaching success. We would  need to simply work hard and play by the rules and we will get ahead. Now that sounds like a good deal. As children we are encouraged that when we grow up, we can be anything we want to be. So not true. So how can all men are created equal be anywhere near true. When you find out please let me know.

This was a sad story. Fourteen-year-old African American Emmett Till was visiting relatives in Mississippi, on August 24, 1955, when he was accused of whistling at Carolyn Bryant, a white woman who was a cashier at a grocery store. Four days later, Bryant's husband and his half-brother kidnapped Till, tortured, castrated and murdered him, then drowned him in the bayou. The men were tried for murder, but an all-white, male jury acquitted them. Till's murder and open casket funeral incited the emerging Civil Rights Movement.  The sad truth is social inequality goes way further than just jobs it applies to justice. It was known that these men did wrong and they still were found not guilty. Black lives didn’t matter to white folks then nor does it matter now. Then to find out several years later that she lied. Noone can give Emmett Till his life back and the individuals involved are now deceased and were never punished. If the question we want to figure out is can...

When you live in an area where the resources are there and children are given more opportunities of being successful there is still inequalities in resources. This year for example I have two children going off to college in the fall and this is where the resources vary. Children that goes to a good high school and live in a two parent household may be able to pay for SAT prep classes which are very expensive, Whereas the children from single parent households may not be able to afford, This is where the dilemma comes in at. Those children that do take SAT prep class have a 95% chance of scoring higher than a child without that prep. Now is that still allowing children the same opportunities absolutely not. So even though the resources may be available at the same school our financial situations at home still set students apart. Inequality is still  financially based when the resources are there, so in all honesty there can always be outside factors that make inequality still ine...

Based on my household income and the number of people in my household,   I AM in the   MIDDLE   income tier, along with   51%   of adults in   NEW JERSEY . Among all American adults with my education, age, race or ethnicity, and marital status,  50%  are  LOWER  income,  45%  are  MIDDlE  income and  6%  are  UPPER  income. When I read both of these graphs it may seem as though my income puts me in the bracket of middle class but I am a single parent  and it definitely feels like I am low income. When your bills seem overwhelming and your piety cash is used for necessities where is the money.                                                               The only part that I find difficult is the fact that people always thi...

I guess when you re talking about social inequality there are many different aspects one can explore. It would be nice if we could wake up one day and it could be stopped. But life isn't that easy. There really isn't one answer to solving this problem. Division of resources and color has put the most emphasis on life around us. Why is it that based on your geographical location determines your future?  In some instances your chances of getting ahead is determined by your opportunities in education. One would say that certain class of people were set up to fail. How could you get ahead if all the odds are against you. How could you become successful if knowledge is measured through IQ test?  How could you have a high IQ score if you are not provided with the resources you need to get the knowledge you need to acquire higher IQ score? With whom are you competitive? How can you get those resources living in communities that are considered low income and the materials given to ...

I chose this graph because rich or poor parents worry when it comes to their childrens' safety. It amazes me how much of a disparity there is in almost every area but teen pregnancy and bullying are two issues that money doesn’t matter when it comes to the outcome. The struggles with anxiety and depression money also didn’t matter both parents making money or just making it have equal concerns. A persons social economic status doesn’t change the problems being faced by our youths. According to this graph it shows that children are children and money may makes it less likely with certain concerns but there is a chance of things happening regardless.

Its crazy that a big deal is made because the color of a person's skin. Once a job is needed it all comes down to who can do it. When we let color determine knowledge there may be a lot a company can lose out on. The main focus should be on functionality and company growth. As we can see by this picture no matter which head you turn to they all will do a great job.

Should I Look Forward To Getting Old And Depending On Medicare? I am a full time college student with 5 children. For anybody wondering I am almost 40. My oldest child is in college and resides on dorm, I also have 3 in high school and one in jr. high. Back in September my mother had spinal cord surgery done to correct back pain and was paralyzed during surgery. After spending four months between hospital and rehabilitation centers she has now been discharged but not to her home to mine. Here is the dilemma.In America when you reach 64 you are eligible for Medicare. The problem with that is it needs to be reevaluated, revise, and rewritten. Medicare is suppose to be the access to healthcare but it doesnt. Medicare's focus is not on treating the sick patient but rather on preventative measures before you get sick. It is truly sad that a person that works all their lives and has been taxed and made contributions to the state can not depend on the state when they fall ill. The m...