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14: An Examination of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: Has it Aided Crafting Social Policy in America, Specifically Equally

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    This collection of historical events is an examination of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, existing literature, and the impacts on social policy relative to privilege and power. This discussion provides information that may add to understanding of the question posed: Since the ratification of the 14th Amendment in 1868: Why has it taken 100 years to bring about any meaningful judicial and social reform? In hind-sight the 14th Amendment has aided in crafting social policy; not all policy consideration resonated equally under the protection of law. The struggle to maintain power and privilege is the result of many years of complicated issues accompanied by complacent behaviors and the human rationalization process. Specific to this review, complacency and the rationalization process is promulgated by those that enjoy privilege and power either wittingly or unwittingly. This is in stark contrast to those that have waited for equality through hundreds of years of ancestry disadvantage. The intent of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Social Policy provides an exercise in critical thinking and conclusions through personal research.

    Key Terms: Power and Privilege, Complacency and Rationalization, Discrimination, Public Policy and Equality.

    14: An Examination of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: Has it Aided Crafting Social Policy in America, Specifically Equally is shared under a not declared license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by LibreTexts.

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