The face of American cities has changed dramatically over the course of the past several decades. The nation has become increasingly urban over that span, but the role of cities has changed. At one point, American cities were thriving centers of trade and industry. This was followed by the rise of...

Class Struggles socioeconomic status and American culture "Black Like Me" and "The Jungle" both describe the inequities of the unseen caste system in America. In both cases a minority group (blacks, immigrants) are oppressed and mistreated by the white power group, and there is almost no...