Purchase Solution

Casualty Gap

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

One of the best examples of the way in which social class affects life chances is the idea of "The Casualty Gap". The burdens of war, including, importantly, the dying, are not distributed equally---they are differently born by the poor. After reading the attached review of Douglas Kriner and Francis Shen's new book The Casualty Gap, discuss the implications of this gap which we have come to accept as an inevitable consequence of going to war.

http://www.thenation.com/article/154459/unequal-sacrifice

http://www.casualtygap.com/

Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary

A discussion of how war is unequal in its socioeconomic scope as well as gender and racial implications is presented briefly.

Solution Preview

Hi. Kindly rate 5/5 for my 300 words of ideas.

After reading the attached review of Douglas Kriner and Francis Shen's new book, you might discuss the implications of this inequity gap, especially in terms of how war is unequal in its socioeconomic scope as well as gender and racial implications.

I firmly believe in the validity of this argument because as far back as WWII, poor Americans had few choices and were likely the ones to get lured into war, while the wealthier tended to ...

Solution provided by:
Stacy Shaneyfelt, MA
Education
  • BS , Slippery Rock University
  • MA, Slippery Rock University
Recent Feedback
  • "thk u"
  • "Thank you. Posted one more.. if you are online pls help. "
  • "thk u"
  • "thk u"
  • "thnk you"
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Research Methods for Data Collection

This quiz is designed for students to help them gain a better understanding of the different types of research and when to appropriately use them.

Sociology: Socialization & Social Groups

A refresher quiz on socialization.

View More Free Quizzes
Related BrainMass Solutions

  • Determining a Casualty

    546949 Determining a Casualty Which of the following is most likely not considered a casualty?

  • Determinig Casualty and Theft Losses

    Reg. 1.165-7(b)(4)(ii) states that "The $100 limitation applies separately in respect of each casualty and applies to the entire loss sustained from each casualty."

  • What is Brett's allowable casualty loss deduction?

    The expert determines what is Brett's allowable casualty loss deduction.

  • Taxation: Casualty Loss Deduction

    So, the water hose damage would be a casualty loss. The mildew, however, was gradual or progression deterioration, and therefore not a deductible loss.

  • Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for Nell for 2008

    ., Nell had the following items in 2008: Personal casualty gain on an asset held for four months $10,000 Personal casualty loss on an asset held for two years $1,000 Determine Nell's AGI for 2008 Calculate AGI for Nell.

  • causality loss from taxable income

    Discus whether the casualty loss should be deducted in the calculation of Esther's 2015 or 2016 taxable income. 100 words w/references Step 1 Casualty losses are deductible in the year the causality occurred.

  • What constitutes a sale, worthless security, 1244 stock

    The same will be true if the property is totally destroyed in a casualty loss. Section 1231 gains can be ordinary (to the extent of the depreciation taken) and capital gains, but the point is that a casualty will report similar treatment.

  • Reporting a Casualty

    This solution discusses exactly how the casualty at Lincoln Lumber should be reported.

  • Deductible Loss After Limitation 2013

    of: The adjusted basis of your property, or the decrease in fair market value of your property as a result of the casualty.

View More Related Solutions