Savage Inequalities is written from an experienced, well thought out, educated perspective. Jonathan Kozol, a Harvard Graduate and Rhodes scholar knew that for his work to be considered legitimate, he would have to devote years of his life to visiting dozens of schools across America. In doing so, he finds some glaring differences in the well-being of our education system.
The differences between rich and poor, white and black are shown through quality of education and living as well as solid figures like: Dropout rates, school funding, children absences, reading levels, teacher absences, physical conditions of school buildings, health related risks, SAT statistics,
The contrasts lead us to one obvious assumption. Racism still exists because someone isn’t doing anything about this. It soon becomes clear to the reader that Kozol believes that money is the one difference that always separates these schools. “If we are the wealthiest nation in the world, why don’t we shower these neighborhoods with programs, give them everything they need”, he proclaimed at one of his speeches.
Here are some of his speeches to look at. He is brilliant in his stance.
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=YDMEFUWnxKs&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=TQsoU6CyGQw&feature=related
Kozol is a humble individual with big intentions. He cannot understand why America is the way it is and forces his audience to look at themselves in the mirror.
