Social and economic factors impact our opportunities from "summary" of Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance
The idea that our opportunities are influenced by social and economic factors is a truth that many of us don't want to admit. We prefer to believe that we are the masters of our own fate, that through hard work and determination, we can achieve anything we set our minds to. But the reality is much more complicated. Growing up in poverty, like I did, means facing obstacles that those from more privileged backgrounds may never understand. It's not just a lack of money that holds us back, although that is certainly a significant factor. It's also the lack of access to the resources and support systems that are necessary for success. In my community, the deck was stacked against us from the start. Our schools were underfunded and overcrowded, our parents were struggling to make ends meet, and our neighborhoods were rife with crime and violence. It was a constant battle just to survive, let alone thrive. But it wasn't just external forces that held us back. There were also internal barrie...
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