Question

Sociologist Dennis Gilbert compared income distribution in the United States to a national pie sliced into five portions, ranging from stingy to generous, that represent how income is divided among segments of the U.S. population. In 2014, the wealthiest 20 percent of households in the United States received _________ of the total income pie.

Answer 1

Answer: In 2014, the wealthiest 20 percent of households in the United States received more than 50% of the total income pie.

Explanation: The reason for this situation to happen (and be still happening) is due to social stratification, which has roots in poor education levels and health services access, racial and gender inequalities, underpaid jobs, among other social issues.