Question

List, in order, who has the longest life expectancy (white woman, black woman, white male, and black male). Explain one known cause for these differences (such as include income, education, lifestyle, and genetics). Based on the one cause you described, what could be a solution to the longevity discrepancies.

Answer 1

White men, White women, Black men and Black women would form the list from top to bottom respectively. One of the main reasons for the White men to have a healthy life is their accumulated White privilege over a period of time and the gender inequality that was present in the society for a long time. This has given them advantage on the social, economic and cultural spheres. They enjoy an income which is far higher than their counterparts. Although Black people have started enjoying the freedom and equality, instituted racism today still blocks them from getting housing, education and employment. In order to overcome these disparities, the government needs look at people from an economic point of view by providing opportunities and facilities to people who are financially struggling without taking their racial, skin colour and ethnic backgrounds into consideration.

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