Opportunity Hoarding and Segregation in the Age of Inequality: A Wake-Up Call

White Space, Black Hood: Opportunity Hoarding and Segregation in the Age of Inequality

by Sheryll Cashin

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In the United States, the gap between the rich and the poor is growing wider, and opportunity is increasingly being hoarded by the wealthy. This is a dangerous trend that is undermining our democracy and our economy.

In Opportunity Hoarding and Segregation in the Age of Inequality, sociologist Robert Sampson argues that opportunity hoarding is a major cause of inequality. He shows that the wealthy are increasingly using their resources to secure advantages for themselves and their children, while making it harder for others to succeed.

Sampson's research reveals that opportunity hoarding takes many forms, including:
- Residential segregation: The wealthy are increasingly moving to gated communities and other exclusive neighborhoods, which limits the access of the poor to good schools, jobs, and other opportunities.

- Educational inequality: The wealthy are investing in private schools and other educational advantages for their children, while public schools in poor neighborhoods are often underfunded and overcrowded.

- Job discrimination: The wealthy are using their networks and influence to secure jobs for their friends and family members, while the poor are often passed over for opportunities.

- Political inequality: The wealthy are using their money to influence elections and public policy, which gives them even more power and advantage.

Sampson argues that opportunity hoarding is a serious threat to our democracy. When the wealthy have all the power and opportunity, they can make decisions that benefit themselves at the expense of everyone else. This can lead to policies that favor the rich and make it harder for the poor to get ahead.

Sampson also argues that opportunity hoarding is a threat to our economy. When the poor are denied access to opportunity, they cannot contribute to the economy to their full potential. This can lead to slower economic growth and a decline in living standards for everyone.

Opportunity Hoarding and Segregation in the Age of Inequality is a wake-up call. It is a call to action for all of us to work together to create a more just and equitable society. Sampson offers a number of policy recommendations that could help to address opportunity hoarding, including:
- Investing in public education and making it more equitable.

- Expanding access to affordable housing in opportunity-rich neighborhoods.

- Enacting anti-discrimination laws and enforcing them vigorously.

- Reducing the influence of money in politics.

Opportunity Hoarding and Segregation in the Age of Inequality is an essential read for anyone who is concerned about the future of our country. It is a powerful indictment of the status quo and a call to action for all of us to work together to create a more just and equitable society.

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White Space, Black Hood: Opportunity Hoarding and Segregation in the Age of Inequality

by Sheryll Cashin

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	18782 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	304 pages

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