The Disparities Between Races And Ethnicities - 1244 Words

All men are created equal yet the glaring disparities between races and ethnicities say otherwise. The African American demographic of America has the lowest poverty rate and household income than all other races and ethnicities. The statistics about African American poverty are staggering in regards to more than just unemployment, food insecurity, and nutrition. In the 21st century, decades after the civil war and desegregation, and with such a diverse population, the poverty in our country still pertains to race and the color of our skin. The following paragraphs will explicate the various distinctions in socioeconomic statuses of the African American and white populations of America. It is not my intention to pit the white and black†¦show more content†¦African Americans still have the lowest household income in comparison to all other races and ethnicities. African Americans have the highest poverty rate at 27.4%. The consequences faced by those under the poverty line are disconcerting. The organization, Feeding America, reports that 26% of African American households suffer from food insecurity, which is more than twice compared to the 11% of Caucasian households. 93% of counties that possess an African American majority population fall into the top 10% of counties with the highest rates of food insecurity. Also, African Americans are more likely to be uninsured than any other race or ethnicity. The younger generation of African Americans is also severely affected by poverty. 45.8% of young black children reside under the poverty line where as only 14.5% of white children do. Unfortunately, black children are at a socioeconomic disadvantage that makes them more vulnerable than any other racial groups to live in areas of highly concentrated poverty where they are at greater risks of being involved with or exposed to violence leading to psychological issues later in life. 52.1% of black children live in single parent homes as the rate of marriage among the African American demographic has seen a steep decline during the recession compared to the white population. African American children are less likely to have proper nutrition and immunization. For these children, concentration on education is often