The basic thesis of The Bridge Over the Racial Divide is that there is a growing inequality in American society, and ordinary families are, in effect, getting the short end of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The book argues that growing inequality in America hurts ordinary families.
- In plain terms
- Inequality is growing and hurts regular families in America.
- What can you take from it?
- Addressing inequality is essential to protect ordinary families.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does inequality affect families?
- What can society do about growing inequality?
Another view
The quote summarizes a thesis without providing evidence for the growth of inequality.
More from William Julius Wilson
The basic difference between the period after 1973 and the previous period is that the nation's equalizing institutions - unions, public education, the welfare…
Permalink to quote #39 The black kids are more likely to live in segregated neighborhoods. They're influenced by styles and habits and patterns of behavior that have racial restricti…
Permalink to quote #41 That's why I support affirmative action that's based on both class and race.
Permalink to quote #38
Related quotes
George W. Bush has helped those who have most, hurt those who have least and ignored everyone in between.
Wesley ClarkWesley Clark quote #13 A healthy environment is essential to a livable Oregon and a strong economy.
Ted KulongoskiTed Kulongoski quote #1 Above and beyond the question of how to grow the economy there is a legitimate concern about how to grow the quality of our lives.
Paul WellstonePaul Wellstone quote #2