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Unjust Incarceration & Social Stratification
Social stratification is the way society categorizes its people into socioeconomic strata, based on factors of their occupation, wealth, income, and either social status or any form of derived power (Lumen Learning). Social stratification sets limits and boundaries on what certain groups of people or societies have access to, including healthcare and education, both which are essential components of one’s well-being. Sociologists have recognized that stratification is a society wide system which makes inequalities present in a given society especially apparent. Social stratification peaks a special interest in sociology because of the fact it represents a larger social pattern.
By Paranneting/Anne Reboa5 years ago in The Swamp
The Argument Against Free Speech
“Somewhere in America there is a child sitting at his mother’s computer reading the homepage of the KKK’s website - and that’s open to the public - but that child will have never read To Kill A Mockingbird because his school has banned it for its use of the ‘N’ word”.
By Brandon Rehaume5 years ago in The Swamp
Bryan Watch - Dec 2020
Obviously, the biggest debate in Congress this month has been over providing addition relief for Americans impacted by the COVID pandemic. After Congress passed a $600 relief bill, President Trump called for Congress to increase checks to $2000.
By John Heckenlively5 years ago in The Swamp
Why the "African Booty Scratcher" Stereotype Is Worse Than Just Schoolyard Bullying
In the U.S., bullying is a big problem in schools. Kids across the country get bullied for an unlimited number of reasons: not wearing the right clothes, having speech impediments, being a girl that's too masculine or a boy that's too feminine, and unfortunately as long as we're all human, bullying will always occur at some level. But while all bullying is bad, not all bullying holds the same weight because the implications of all forms of bullying are not the same. And for (Black) African kids in particular, school can be the breeding ground for a lifelong battle against xenophobia.
By C.R. Hughes5 years ago in The Swamp
Prelude To Revolution
America, from sea to shinning sea has always been a beacon of hope and salvation for troubling souls from every corner of the globe. For over one hundred years the United States stood for as the land of equal opportunity. Where anyone could aspire to achieve a better quality of life. For all those who are willing to work hard the steps of the upward mobility ladder were free to climb. A far cry from the reality of today. The steps of the upward mobility ladder are now almost impossible to find, cluttered under an avalanche of false hopes and insurmountable obstacles.
By Dr. Williams5 years ago in The Swamp
UK Secures Brexit Deal With European Union
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally agreed a deal with the European Union on the UK's terms for leaving. The agreement covers issues from trade to fishing and is said to be worth around £660 billion a year. The deal was struck on Christmas Eve after negotiations had been deadlocked over the issue of fishing rights.
By Ashish Prabhu5 years ago in The Swamp
Democratic Party Exposed as Fraud
by Joe Giambrone Stand-Up Comedian Jimmy Dore, from his homemade garage studio, has shown America that the so-called "progressive wing" of the Democratic (sic) Party is another lying, deceiving, useless, counter-productive fraud. Not one elected, self-proclaimed "Progressive" will lift a finger to challenge Nancy Pelosi and her stranglehold on America's legislative agenda. Not even one will demand a vote for universal medicine in the middle of the greatest pandemic in U.S. history. Those congress people pretend to be "representatives" standing up for common citizens--our only chance at some influence in that cesspool that is Washington D.C.--but this conflict has revealed their duplicity.
By Joe Giambrone5 years ago in The Swamp
When I Look Back
'This is an unlawful assembly' Police Chief Harris declared over the loudspeaker of his patrol car. The words fell out of his mouth and landed on the ground with such disdain for the people he was talking to. 'You are to disperse; you are ordered to disperse. Go home or go to your church.'
By B. James Hancock5 years ago in The Swamp
