Challenges Faced by African Americans, Education and Healthcare

Running head: SOCIOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
Name of the student
Name of the university
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1SOCIOLOGY
Answer to question 1
The challenges that were faced by the African Americans as per Du Bois are based on the
lack of proper educational facilities that were offered to the people. It has caused serious issues
relating to unemployment and loss of livelihood among the people living in the different parts of
the nation. The key elements of the change in the systems of operations are dependent on the rise
of the mortality rate among the people, which has caused a havoc issue relating to their
existence. Baber (2012) stated that the lack of proper educational facilities to the different
African American communities has affected their healthcare and lifestyle.
Answer to question 2
The decision of attending the Highline College is rational as the college has formulated
programs like Umoja, which is a learning community. The community is dedicated to the
academic success and personal growth of African American. It has helped in maintaining the
proper educational levels of change in the educational methodology. The decision of attending
the Highline College is rational as the different levels of change in the systems of the education
are based on the identification of the issues that are faced by the African American communities.
Therefore, the program will be supporting the different needs of the students relating to
education and academic progression.
Answer to question 3
I have faced different issues while getting educated in the university; however, I have
taken steps to indulge myself in the technical practices, which would be enhancing my chances
of getting hold of a job. It might be considered irrational as per Weber’s Social Actions. The
cause and effects of the actions that are undertaken by the people affects the functioning of the