I did the second link on the graph with the different ethnic groups, and how this recession has affected them individually and as whole.
The first graph that is shown is of all races combined, and you can see since January of 2007, the number of unemployed has continued to increase. The most dramatic increase is from January of 2009 and September of 2009. But, what I noticed is that even today different ethnic groups are effected more so than others. This also occurred during the 1930's depression. You would think by now that our society as a whole has changed enough, and on to a new level and mind set, to the point where it doesn't matter what ethnic group you belong you. Obviously, this isn't the case. African American men and women of all ages, and based upon all different education levels have a higher unemployment rate (it's almost 15%). This current problem occurred during the 1930's, when African Americans and Hispanics were hit even harder by the recession. But, this graph does show that the more education the African American person has, helps their unemployment rate decrease. This goes to show how education is a big role in society, yet today a lot of African Americans aren't given the same opportunities (very common in New Orleans public school system).
The Hispanic unemployment rate isn't as high as the African American rate, but it's close enough. The difference though between this ethnic group and the African Americas: Hispanics don't have to be a high school graduate necessarily, and their unemployment rate is 15.1%, compared to 27.2% of African Americans without being a high school graduate. These two percentages shows how ethnic problems are still a huge problem in the U.S. which does relate back to the 1930's Great Depression. Racism is a common theme in American history, that still sadly stands strong today in our society.
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Wow. GREAT response, and great reading of the different graphs. You have not only applied your knowledge and understanding of one time period in US history to another, but you've also raised some excellent questions regarding the persistent pattern of ethnic and racial discrimination in this country. The same could be said about women as well. Your point about education is also incredibly strong--education does seem to be the one big factor that makes a difference across the board. When we short change our citizens from receiving a high quality education, what do we do to their future prospects? What do we do the prospects of national economic growth and prosperity. Makes me think of Three Cups of Tea actually and Mortenson's whole approach to bringing change in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Wonderful entry. A definite plus.
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