Monday, June 2, 2008

Graduating With Class


What is social class in the States? What things really divide the class?

In "Class Matters," New York Times authors provide the information about how social class in U.S has been changing through various categories.
The articles reveal that although the American social class seems to disappear just based on possessions or appearance, it has actually grown based on income differences, academic background, job placement, and fortune.
Class affects our lifestyle, health, longevity, child care, immigration, and neighborhood differences.
The article conclude how this social scale influences an American's living style and mobility: it is representative of the American Dream.

Every person has a chance to move up to higher class if you work hard. This encourages us to keep our motivation high for developing our knowledge and skills. Since reading this book, it has reminded me to work hard for improving my abilities to have a fulfilled and meaningful life.

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