Does increasing taxes on cigarettes places those marginalized populations at an increased risk? Justify your reasoning. **Cultural Considerations**People from underrepresented ethnic/racial groups, lower educational status, and who live at or below poverty level represent the highest population among those who smoke cigarettes.A recent study was conducted looking at low and middle income countries to determine if there is a relationship among families whose men smoked and human capital expenditures. This study found an inverse relationship among those families that had a smoker and family spending on healthcare and education. Thus families who had a male smoker in them (usually the main financial support for the family) spend less money on healthcare and education costs.Since 1996, taxes on cigarettes have gone up tremendously (in some states almost 300%). Some would argue these tax increases are negatively impacting groups in society that are already disadvantaged in terms of quality of living, healthcare, and educational opportunities.

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Social Psychology (10th Edition)

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Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

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Does increasing taxes on cigarettes places those marginalized populations at an increased risk? Justify your reasoning.

**Cultural Considerations**

People from underrepresented ethnic/racial groups, lower educational status, and who live at or below poverty level represent the highest population among those who smoke cigarettes.

A recent study was conducted looking at low and middle income countries to determine if there is a relationship among families whose men smoked and human capital expenditures. This study found an inverse relationship among those families that had a smoker and family spending on healthcare and education. Thus families who had a male smoker in them (usually the main financial support for the family) spend less money on healthcare and education costs.

Since 1996, taxes on cigarettes have gone up tremendously (in some states almost 300%). Some would argue these tax increases are negatively impacting groups in society that are already disadvantaged in terms of quality of living, healthcare, and educational opportunities.

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Introduction

Sociologists analyze societies and different societal elements. One element like cigarette smoking can have a myriad of effects across different levels of the society. Amongst middle and lower income classes, cigarette smoking has been prevalent. Additionally, it was found that families with a male smoker tend to spend less on healthcare and education, leading to lower health and educational levels in the family. So, how does the increase in taxes on cigarettes impact these already disadvantaged populations?