Economic disparities based on race from "summary" of The Souls of Black Folk by William Edward Burghardt Du Bois
Economic disparities based on race have long been a defining feature of American society. The legacy of slavery and segregation has created enduring inequalities that continue to shape the economic opportunities available to black Americans. As Du Bois explains, these disparities are not simply the result of individual choices or abilities. Rather, they are the product of a system that has historically denied black people access to the same resources and opportunities as their white counterparts. One of the key ways in which economic disparities based on race manifest is in the unequal distribution of wealth and income. Black Americans are far more likely to live in poverty than white Americans, and are also less likely to have access to quality education, healthcare, and other essential services. This lack of econo...
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