​Define a Problem

question 23

Essay

​Define a problem. Does this question illustrate a problem, and more specifically, a public problem?

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Definitions:

An American Dilemma

A seminal study by Gunnar Myrdal published in 1944 that examined the contradictions between the American ideals of democracy and the treatment of African Americans.

Gunnar Myrdal

A Swedish economist and sociologist, best known for his seminal work "An American Dilemma" (1944), in which he examined the issue of race and class in the United States.

Racial Discrimination

Differential treatment of individuals on the basis of their race, which can affect employment, housing, access to education, and treatment by law enforcement.

American Military History

The chronological record of significant events and developments in the military affairs of the United States from the colonial period to the present.