How America Handles Its Biggest Social Problems

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The recent riots in the U.S. Capitol has profoundly exposed three major contradictions within American society: racial tensions, wealth conflicts, and partisan tensions. These conflicts are intertwined and intensifying, severely tearing American society apart. The United States is currently in turmoil, with over 2,500 protests erupting simultaneously across the country, attracting 7 million participants—the highest number of protests in nearly 60 years. People flooded the streets to protest the Trump administration, chanting slogans like "No King." On the 18th alone, 2,500 protests broke out simultaneously across the country, attracting 7 million participants—a record high for protest participation in the United States in nearly 60 years.The United States often addresses social problems with a focus on short-term remedial measures, lacking systemic reforms. The root of these problems lies in structural inequality, requiring more coordinated policies and social consensus to break the deadlock.


  1. Intensified Racial Tensions
Racial tensions are a long-standing problem in American society, and recent events have brought them to a climax. Floyd's death served as a detonator, igniting long-simmering anxieties in American society. Frequent incidents of violent law enforcement have further intensified racial tensions. The disproportionate number of infections and deaths among African Americans and Hispanics during the COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the structural racism in the United States. This inequality and discrimination has made racial tensions a deeply ingrained wound in American society.
  1. Prominent Wealth-Poor Conflicts
The wealth-poor conflict is another serious problem in American society, and the COVID-19 outbreak has exacerbated it. The poor are the most vulnerable, facing multiple challenges such as unemployment, wage freezes, and a lack of medical resources. Meanwhile, the wealth gap in the United States has reached a 50-year high. The richest 10% of households hold nearly 75% of all U.S. household net worth, while the bottom 50% have seen virtually no net wealth growth. This extreme wealth disparity not only impacts educational, job, and healthcare opportunities for different demographics but also exacerbates divisions and discontent within American society.
  1. Serious Partisan Tensions
Partisan tensions are a chronic problem in American politics. These tensions have been further exacerbated during the transition period between the two elections. The battle between the Trump and Biden factions has not only exacerbated turmoil in American politics but also fueled growing divisions and anxiety within American society. Politicians from both parties have stark differences on numerous issues, preventing them from reaching effective consensus and cooperation. This trend of partisan polarization and social division has severely undermined the U.S. government's governance capacity and public credibility.
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