Question

Analyze the argument that high levels of inequality have led to political instability in Latin America.(1 point)

Responses

Throughout the twentieth century, economic growth was focused on institutions, such as plantations, that do not supply a lot of well-paid employment. The region has fewer well-paid jobs available than other regions.
Throughout the twentieth century, economic growth was focused on institutions, such as plantations, that do not supply a lot of well-paid employment. The region has fewer well-paid jobs available than other regions.

Over time, Latin America’s communist economic and social policies have cooled. For example, many Latin Americans are now able to own private businesses, which was not allowed in the past.
Over time, Latin America’s communist economic and social policies have cooled. For example, many Latin Americans are now able to own private businesses, which was not allowed in the past.

In the middle of the twentieth century, Cuba appeared to be doing quite well. It was growing economically and socially. By the 1950s, however, it was no longer doing so well.
In the middle of the twentieth century, Cuba appeared to be doing quite well. It was growing economically and socially. By the 1950s, however, it was no longer doing so well.

An elite social group with its roots in the power of the Spanish, Portuguese, and French colonial elite still controls much of the region's resources and money. This causes institutions to look after the needs of this elite group, rather than all of a country’s population.

Answer 1

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The argument that high levels of inequality have led to political instability in Latin America can be supported by the fact that a small elite group controls a significant portion of the region's resources and money. This unequal distribution of wealth and power can lead to institutions prioritizing the needs of the elite at the expense of the rest of the population, creating social unrest and dissatisfaction among the marginalized groups. Additionally, the lack of well-paid job opportunities and economic growth focused on industries that do not provide high wages can exacerbate inequality and create a sense of injustice among the population, fueling political instability. The historical example of Cuba, which experienced economic and social growth before facing instability in the 1950s, demonstrates how inequality and elite control can contribute to political turmoil in the region. Overall, the concentration of power and resources in the hands of a select few can contribute to social unrest and political instability in Latin America.