The hottest Social Disparities Substack posts right now

Systemic racism theory predictions were not supported by the study results.
US counties with more Republicans had smaller racial gaps in cognitive tests.
Racial achievement gaps were smaller in counties with higher White population shares.

Ivy League graduates have significantly different views than ordinary Americans on individual freedom.
Elite opinions on issues like climate change and immigration differ greatly from ordinary Americans.
There is a notable gap in attitudes between elites and non-elites, regardless of political party affiliation.

Drug prohibition perpetuates racial and social disparities, serving as a tool for division and maintaining social order.
The War on Drugs may not have succeeded in its stated goal of reducing drug use, but it has been successful in boosting police budgets and expanding harm among marginalized communities.
The emphasis on controlling people rather than substances in the War on Drugs has led to an increase in prison populations, incentivizing more arrests and further marginalization.

There are significant differences in schizophrenia polygenic scores between ethnic groups, which can impact diagnosis and treatment.
Genetic research on different ethnic groups can lead to improved medical outcomes and understanding disparities.
Studying gene-environment interactions in intergroup context can provide insights into causal pathways for social and medical outcomes.

5% of Black Males are projected to commit murder in their lifetime as of 2021.
5% of Black Males (15-74) have committed murder over the past 60 years.
4% to 7.2% of yearly Black Male deaths are homicides, with a majority being Black Male-on-Black Male.

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