Content tagged with "social-justice"
The article discusses various studies that suggest embedded, possibly subconscious racism is still prevalent, even in seemingly benign situations. These include doctors being less likely to recommend cardiac catheterization to black patients, black people being offered higher initial prices for used cars, and white people being less likely to respond to constituents with African-American names. The article also mentions an experiment where a white hand holding an iPod received 21% more offers than a black hand.
The author shares a story from a book called “Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts” by a motivational speaker, which recounts a harrowing experience in Mali. The story involves a Red Cross professional in the Sahara Desert, who was using a triage system to distribute food to children aged two to sixteen, based on their arm size. The author finds the story deeply distressing and painful, and keeps a photo of the event to remember it.
The article discusses the high cost of being poor, highlighting the inconvenience of shopping at corner stores with higher prices and limited options compared to wealthier areas. It suggests that the poor often substitute time for money, working long hours without earning much, and resort to methods like check-cashing and payday loan to manage their expenses. The article concludes by stating that even free time, considered a luxury, becomes more expensive in the poor’s world.
The article discusses the stark contrast between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, two neighbors on the same island. It attributes Haiti’s poor economic performance to factors such as a lack of rain, high population density due to French colonial rule, and deforestation during the 19th century. The Dominican Republic, on the other hand, was more attractive to Europeans and developed an export economy, while Haiti was left with a poor environment and a history of slavery.
A study from 2005 examined the political representation of U.S. senators among wealthy, middle-class, and poor constituents. The study found that senators were more responsive to the opinions of affluent constituents than to those of middle-class constituents, and that the opinions of constituents in the bottom third of the income distribution had no apparent statistical effect on their senators’ roll call votes. The author expressed concern over the disparities in representation, which could be troubling for those who believe in democracy.
Improving the plight of the working poor can be a trickier problem than you think.
Foreign aid sometimes backfires and makes things worse over the long term.
The document criticizes the NFL’s Rooney Rule, which mandates teams to interview minority coaches for open coaching positions. The author cites an example where the San Francisco 49ers, who have already agreed to hire Jim Harbaugh, are rushing to interview Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Hue Jackson to meet the rule’s requirements. The author suggests that Jackson should refuse to interview with the 49ers, using the situation as an opportunity to prank the 49ers.
The essay “Unpacking The Invisible Knapsack” by professor Al Wellesley discusses the perceived racial and gender privileges enjoyed by white people. The author acknowledges these privileges but criticizes the essay’s tone of conspiracy and the use of the term “oppress” and “oppressor”. They also express concern about the use of these terms implying active force and the need for more evidence to support this claim.