(5B) DO NOW: What You Found Most Interesting & Biggest Blind Spot in "Who's Driving Inequality? You Are" by Dario Sulzman

Bryan Padilla

2024-10-04 11:35:01 UTC

The interesting thing I found when reading the article was how different both neighborhoods of Compton and Watts were since despite their proximity to each other only being seperated by I105 both neighborhoods are drastically different in terms of safety since Compton is its own city having its own Mayor, it allows them to respond to community needs and hence has a lower crime rate, Watts on the other hand struggles to meet community needs since it is a part of the city of Los Angeles and most resources are allocated to downtown LA neglecting Watts as a whole.

Giuseppe Festa

2024-10-04 11:35:25 UTC

One question I had about the article is how we can fix bigger issues that contribute to inequality, like low wages or unfair economic policies because in the article Brooks mostly talks on what communities can do locally, but he ignores larger, national problems that also need to be addressed.

Natalia Jacobs

2024-10-04 11:36:48 UTC

One thing the article included that I found interesting is that two neighborhoods that are demographically similar have very different incarceration rates.

A question I have is what are some examples of people trying to level the advantages of the top 20 percent?

Krisha Patel

2024-10-04 11:43:44 UTC

one question :- what role do corporation and wealthy elites play in driving inequality?

Yanely

2024-10-04 11:44:03 UTC

One thing I found interesting was how family background and investments in education can create disparities. The concentration of wealth and opportunities in certain areas increases these issues, making it harder for those in less wealthy areas to catch up.

Kevin Arcentales

2024-10-04 11:53:41 UTC

One thing i'm interested about is by David Brooks' view that personal choices impact economic inequality, as affluent families invest in their children's education. However, I think he overlooks the systemic challenges, like poor schools and lack of resources, that hinder low-income families from doing the same.

A question i have is, What policies or programs could best support low-income families to bridge the resource gap?

Gabriella Pereira

2024-10-04 13:02:08 UTC

One thing in the article I found interesting was Brook's doesn't really mention how inequality got to the way it did today. One question I have is how did the past affect inequality and shape inequality today?