The United States considers itself a meritocracy with an open class system. People believe that if you work hard in this country, you will be able to achieve the “American Dream.” What kinds of structural factors in American society make vertical social mobility more difficult? The video clip presents two schools, one located in an affluent suburb and the other in a poor inner-city neighborhood. Which high school was more like the one that you attended? How does the family you were born into, where you live, what school you attend, and your class background shape your chances for economic success in this country?
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