When Unequal Opportunity Is Written into Law, There Are Some

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Essay

When unequal opportunity is written into law, there are some who benefit and some who do not. What group benefitted the most from social, political, and economic inequalities in the United States at the founding? Briefly explain this using the theoretical foundations of the system.

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Definitions:

Racism

Prejudice and discrimination against people based on their ethnicity or race.

Patronising Attitudes

Refers to the condescending manner or behavior exhibited by an individual towards others, often implying that they are superior in some way.

Physically Handicapped

A term referring to individuals who have a condition that substantially limits one or more of their major life activities due to physical impairment.

Uneasy

Uneasy describes a feeling of discomfort, worry, or nervousness, often due to apprehension about an outcome or the uncertainty of a situation.