academics believe most of the decline in rioting can be accounted for by demographic change. I.e. the age group prone to rioting became a smaller proportion of the inner city population. It is also thought the frustration that leads to riots is a function of rising expectations. When things are generally bad those not making it don't feel so left behind but when the overall economy starts improving those at the bottom and not seeing any improvement in their own lives become hopeless and angry. Thus, the riots of the sixties abated when the economy stopped booming in the seventies.
Also, the data show that the most potent predictor for later "success" (pick your metric) among both boys and girls in poverty is whether there is a male figure residing in the home. As a recent series of NY Times articles has shown there is a paucity of available males among minorities due to high homicide and incarceration rates.
Also, the data show that the most potent predictor for later "success" (pick your metric) among both boys and girls in poverty is whether there is a male figure residing in the home. As a recent series of NY Times articles has shown there is a paucity of available males among minorities due to high homicide and incarceration rates.