Alleged social problems of the United States

Alleged social problems of the United States

The United States has created one of the most impressive economies without choosing to create the same state structures for the promotion of social justice as Western Europe. There are many social and political reasons for this including: values of self-sufficiency, a conservative electorate, effects of the spoils system, and Federalism. Socioeconomic issues perceived by social justice advocates include: an "unequal" educational system, poverty, high crime and incarceration rates, and lack of access to health care. Some people believe that the past history of racism and racial segregation is also behind any opposition to social justice programs.