How Middle Class America Reflects Inner City Decay

The middle class is often seen as the backbone of American society. It is the group of people who own homes, have good jobs, and can afford to send their children to college. However, in recent decades, the middle class has been shrinking, and its decline has had a devastating impact on inner cities.

There are a number of factors that have contributed to the decline of the middle class, including:

White Ghetto: How Middle Class America Reflects Inner City Decay

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• The loss of manufacturing jobs
• The rise of the service economy
• The increasing cost of housing
• The decline of unions
• The widening gap between the rich and the poor

These factors have made it increasingly difficult for middle-class families to make ends meet. As a result, many families have been forced to move to cheaper suburbs or even to other countries.

The decline of the middle class has had a number of negative consequences for inner cities. First, it has led to a decrease in tax revenue. This has made it difficult for cities to provide essential services, such as police protection, fire protection, and education.

Second, the decline of the middle class has led to an increase in crime. This is because people who are struggling financially are more likely to turn to crime to make ends meet.

Third, the decline of the middle class has led to a decrease in social mobility. This is because people who are born into poverty are less likely to be able to move up the economic ladder.

The decline of the middle class is a serious problem that has had a devastating impact on inner cities. It is a problem that needs to be addressed if we want to create a more just and equitable society.

What can be done to address the decline of the middle class?

There are a number of things that can be done to address the decline of the middle class, including:

• Investing in education and job training
• Raising the minimum wage
• Providing affordable housing
• Strengthening unions
• Closing the gap between the rich and the poor

These measures would help to create a more level playing field for middle-class families and help to reverse the decline of inner cities.

The decline of the middle class is a serious problem that has had a devastating impact on inner cities. It is a problem that needs to be addressed if we want to create a more just and equitable society.

There are a number of things that can be done to address the decline of the middle class, including investing in education and job training, raising the minimum wage, providing affordable housing, strengthening unions, and closing the gap between the rich and the poor.

By taking these steps, we can help to create a more level playing field for middle-class families and help to reverse the decline of inner cities.

White Ghetto: How Middle Class America Reflects Inner City Decay

by Star Parker

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	805 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	256 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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