From a theoretical perspective, it is very difficult to coherently explain how 7-8 of the ten richest groups in an "institutionally racist" society are non-white.
(2) In fact, it looks like EVERY Asian and West African group - including some long-resident groups that have experienced racism (Chinese Americans) and some pretty obviously Black groups (Nigerian Americans) - 'beats' the white income average...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_e…
(3) There's also a huge amount of variance just inside the "Whites" category.
While this is often - intentionally? - just ignored, white group incomes range from $101,000 for Australian Americans and likely around that level for Jews down to $38,000 for Appalachians. Racism?
While this is often - intentionally? - just ignored, white group incomes range from $101,000 for Australian Americans and likely around that level for Jews down to $38,000 for Appalachians. Racism?
(4) These basic facts challenge whole paradigms. Few people would argue PAST conflict has nothing to do with why Choctaw Indians ($47K) make less than whites ($65K).
But, it's damned hard to prove that contemporary/past-50-years US policies drag down POC vs. equivalent whites.
But, it's damned hard to prove that contemporary/past-50-years US policies drag down POC vs. equivalent whites.
(5) Today, 4-6 measurable factors - test scores, median age - predict gaps like the Appalachian/Jewish one far better than does prejudice...and past prejudice is just one factor affecting those traits.
We could help everyone do far better, by changing the conversation here.
We could help everyone do far better, by changing the conversation here.
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