The social inequality in the Unites States of America and how President Donald Trump is going to handle this issue

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Poverty in the United States
  • Who Belongs to "the Poor"?
  • Food Insecurity
• The Working Poor Concerning Gender
  • The Pay Gap – A Brief Introduction…
  • The Pay Gap - A Tool of Discrimination towards Women
  • Occupational Segregation
  • Explaining the Pay Gap
• The Working Poor Regarding Ethnic Minorities
  • Illegal Immigrants and the Working Poor…
  • Women among Ethnic Minorities…
  • Racial Prejudices in the United States…
• Social Heritages and the Myth of Equality in the United States..
  • The Need of Owning Money to Make Money - A Vicious Circle in the United States…
    • The Costs of Colleges
    • How Families Afford College
    • Reasons for Enrolling Community College…
  • Why Do We Need Employments? How Jobs Define People's Value for Society…
• Proposed Solution to Decrease the Poverty Rate…
• The Importance of the Affordable Care Act…
• The Threat towards Equality by the Presidency of Donald Trump…

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis explores the issue of social inequality in the contemporary United States, focusing on the "Working Poor." It aims to uncover the realities of poverty and the systemic factors that contribute to it, examining the obstacles faced by different social groups, including women, ethnic minorities, and low-income families.

• The American Dream and its disconnect from reality
• The prevalence and characteristics of the "Working Poor" in the United States
• The role of gender, race, and ethnicity in perpetuating poverty
• The challenges of accessing education and healthcare for low-income individuals
• Potential solutions to decrease the poverty rate in the United States

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The thesis begins with an introduction that highlights the American Dream and its inherent contradictions. The first chapter then delves into the complexities of poverty in the United States, defining poverty thresholds and providing demographic data on those living below the poverty line. This chapter also challenges common stereotypes about the poor.

The second chapter explores the gendered aspects of poverty, specifically focusing on the gender pay gap. It examines the systemic factors contributing to this disparity and discusses the impact of occupational segregation and discrimination on women’s earnings.

Chapter three shifts attention to the intersection of poverty and ethnicity, looking at the specific challenges faced by ethnic minorities, particularly illegal immigrants and women within these communities. It analyzes the persistent racial prejudices that contribute to the economic marginalization of minority groups.

Chapter four delves into the cycle of poverty, examining how access to education and the need for employment can perpetuate social inequality. The chapter discusses the high cost of higher education, the challenges of affordability for low-income families, and the impact of job market dynamics on social mobility.

Chapter five proposes potential solutions to decrease the poverty rate, focusing on the Affordable Care Act and its role in improving healthcare access for low-income individuals. The chapter concludes by exploring the potential impact of Donald Trump's presidency on the future of social equality in the United States.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This thesis focuses on the concepts of social inequality, poverty, the "Working Poor," gender pay gap, racial prejudices, access to education, healthcare, and the American Dream. It draws on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the Consumer Price Index, and research on poverty and discrimination. The work examines both systemic factors and individual experiences to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of poverty in the United States.