essay about the book Savage inequalities
Where should I start? I learned so much from this book because it has shown me both sides of the story. I knew both sides all along, but not with such graphic detail. The way I was raised it is easier to agree with the more wealthy society's opinion--not really to agree, but to justify. I'm not saying this view is necessarily correct. For example, the talk of how taking money from schools that are better funded due to that area paying higher taxes and giving to another area that does not pay as much in taxes is sometimes referred to as "Robin Hood" and/or Socialism-type ideas. I disagree with the "Robin Hood" and Socialistic ideas. I am for Capitalism in its purest form; however, there is a big fairness issue involved in public education. I believe in fairness and justice. Judging from this book our public education system is horrendous. I believe in as little government influence on society as possible. On most issues where people want to involve the government, I say no. However, I feel education is the nation's business. Providing children with an education will teach them to learn and help themselves. If they are not given the opportunities to learn, how can society expect them to play a positiv
"The teacher asks me, 'Are you really in this class?' 'Yes, I've been here all semester.' But she doesn't know my name." (105) I do not think the answer is to take away from the more fortunate schools, but to bring the dilapidated schools up to a higher and, therefore, equal level. Perhaps funds from taxes should be divided equally among the schools; after all, these are "public" schools, not private schools. If all the schools were given a proportionally equal amount of money, that would be fair, or let's say fairer. The urban schools are so far behind and their facilities are so poor that maybe a policy with a time limit on it could be arranged. For example, for "x" amount years the urban schools receive additional funds in order to restore and build new schools to accommodate all the children of the inner city. After the urban schools have time to catch up, the policy is gone and back to proportionally equal funding. e role in our economy? Children are the future; it's a fact. The children are going to grow up and be the adults that make the economy work or not work. I think it is an essential investment to give quality education to all children. I think in this case it is appropriate for the government to be involved. I also find it ridiculous that some children are allowed to attend pre-school and kindergarten, and others are denied and must start later without the preparation they deserve. According to the book, the poor, who are often
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Approximate Word count = 986
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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