SOCIOL 3AC Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: The Takeaway, White Ethnic, Cultural Capital
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All of these demographic and structural changes greatly impact us cities Social problems of urban life problems of racial inequality. Is it the historical legacy of oppression and discrimination cumulative effects -- or present day discrimination. Tangle of pathology of the inner city. Presenting statistics on issues plaguing inner cities w. out sufficient explanation. Disproportionate # of blacks commit and are the victims of crime. These rates further vary based on the economic status of the community. Highest rates of violent crime communities of the underclass. Ex: chicago housing projects robert taylor homes. 93% of families w. children female headed. 11% of murders; 9% of rapes; 10% of aggravated assaults. 1983 25,000 families lived in chicago public housing only 8% married couples. No safety net if something goes wrong. 1959: 30% of black families female headed 1978: 74% 2010: 62% - better but sig higher than whites (20%) These problems are most acute in ghetto neighborhoods .
