In what ways has the COVID-19 crisis exacerbated existing American socioeconomic, racial or gender inequality? Are theses changes likely to be temporary or not? Did the COVID crisis raise awareness of existing inequality? Do you think it will change how Americans view and/or address inequality? Choose only one of these three types of inequality to address.
Sample Solution
1. Health Disparities: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing health disparities in the United States, with communities of color experiencing higher rates of infection and death than white individuals. This is due to a combination of systemic racism, socioeconomic inequities that limit access to healthcare and other resources, and racial discrimination in health care settings.