The Inequality in the USA
The Assignment
I am going to look at the inequality in the USA society, currently in 2009. By looking at the income distribution, educational levels and the health system. After looking at all these different factors I will make a comparison that will provide some comments concerning how these factors affect each other. Why or why not? Then look at the effects of this have on a household.
This will be my main focus in this assignment
The American society has always been known as a country that gives equal opportunities and chances for everyone, no matter what race or culture, background or believes. However, this is not always what the facts tell us. America is a country with a poor education program for some, health care and tax system. Throughout this assignment I will hope to proof this theory by looking at all the key facts listed above.
First I want to look at the education system to see how this can affect the income distribution and then the health insurance in the USA society. Like many other countries the USA has a majority of the population with complete secondary education and a rising number of college graduates. Secondary education is a very important factor in the American society. This determines your class and status, but also your income in the future. These levels obviously differ with race, household, your age and even where you are located. In households were high education attainment comes forward and so does a high income and wealth automatically as well. So does your geographical location have an effect on your education, income and wealth? This is of course the main question. After doing a lot of research and reading many articles, I personally believe that proceeding future education programs lead to better income and wealth. Which means that the income distribution in the USA cannot be equal.
In the United States your education is like the key to success, by having high