Alcoholism

Peoples of North in Russian Federation suffer from alcohol a lot; the whole villages die out because of alcoholism. The problem is connected with alcohol dehydrogenase. This ferment is situated in liver but the amount of it is differs from person to person. Peoples of North almost do not have it so that, getting into blood, alcohol does not decompose into components and moves in an organism influencing all organs and systems destroying them. In 2002 the government limited the amount of alcohol sold in the regions where peoples of North live and more measures are expected in the future.

Ethnic minorities in the United States also have problems with alcohol consumption. Among all groups, Native Americans are mostly under the risk for alcohol use disorders while Blacks and Hispanics can become more dependent on alcohol. Asian Americans constitute the lowest part of drinkers, only 38%. The difference between the amounts of alcohol consumed by minorities is also connected with above-named enzyme which is inherent for Asian Americans. Among all age and ethnic groups, men are more likely to drink than are women, and to consume large quantities in at once.

Unemployment

Unemployment is another problem ethnic minorities in both Russia and the United States of America face. According to the research conducted in 2002, the highest unemployment rates in Russia are found in Ingushetia (47.68%), Chechnya (29.81%), Tuva (18.38%), Kalmykia (13.11%) and Dagestan (11.68%). Nevertheless, government takes steps to solve this problem. In that year the local government offered Ingushs to move to other regions where there is a lack of human resources. However, plenipotentiary president in North-Caucasian federal district proposed building universities and vocational schools in the region to train specialists who would work all over Russia. In 2011 a stress on development of small scale business was set to overcome unemployment in Chechnya. Most people decided to either buy a second-hand car and become taxi drivers or purchase some cattle and become farmers.

In accordance with statistics, Native Americans are the most unemployed (25%) ethnic minority in the USA but Asians and Blacks are unemployed for longer stretches of time than other ethnic groups, and are more likely to be among the long-term unemployed. Hispanics have unemployment rate 7.9%. Incomes of Native Americans are usually low, and the poverty prevails in reservations. Although the unemployment rate is high, Indian tribes have become more economically independent in recent years. On the one hand, it is Native American gaming that helps people earn money; on the other hand, some tribes incorporate industries in their economy. For instance, they built resort complexes, develop cultural and entertainment centers, produce clothes and adornments which have their culture’s ornaments. Though Blacks’ unemployment rate is also high, they work in very diverse spheres. Most of African-Americans are employees of the federal, state, or local government. Hispanics are as well presented in many fields; they work in service occupations, in sales, in natural resources, maintenance, transportation, etc. Furthermore, the majority of Asians are educated, wealth and value works. They occupy positions in science, engineering, medicine and finance.