Social Class Determines Success

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Does one's background determine your future? Yes, your background does determine your future, This can be proven with subsets in social economics, family and where you live. Even when you don’t have that much you can still turn nothing into something. State funded internships help graduates keep their heads above water by helping poor family’s enter careers. The article, “Social Class Determines Success” by Jessica Shepard tells people to never give up on their dreams even though you do not have that much money you can still be successful with hard work. One quote reads, “The poorest children still have little chance of becoming lawyers, doctors, senior civil servants and financiers, a report by the Liberal Democrats today shows.” The less …show more content…

Furthermore, the article “The 3 Doctors” from the book The Pact by Sampson Davis, explains that time is never a thing to be wasted because it can pass you by and you will miss the best opportunities of your life. One quote reads, “At the end of that you'll be four years older whether you go to college or not, so you might as well go and get as much knowledge in your head as you can.” Whether you choose to go to college or not time will not stop for you so you can either be smart and have a great paying job or not and do nothing at all. Only when you get your dream job or any job then you can worry about spending your money, or build your savings so you will not go broke or in debt. Finally, “30 for 30 Broke” by Billy Corben clearly shows that socioeconomic status is vital in determining one's future. Money is not the only thing that is able to determine your future because family is where it all begins. In the documentary, “30 for 30 Broke” explains going into debt is never a good thing and to always manage your money with thought. If you owe money, you can change everything about you for example, losing love ones close to you or personal belongings that you own. Money can be the main source of problems only if you manage it right. Money can also bring happiness but only if you let it. Money is not the only thing that is able …show more content…

They educate them on how to be safe, self confident and courageous. In the documentary, “He Named Me Malala” by Davis Guggenheim sheds light on the potential to create change in the world in spite of adversity, after a young girl's traumatizing experience. Malala, a teenage girl who had been targeted for speaking out on behalf of girls' education, was shot in the head by a Taliban gunmen who opened fire on her school bus. She somehow survived and continued to speak out on her beliefs to educate girls. Throughout the documentary, it is evident the relationship between Malala and her father is very strong. It is believed, her father pushed her to become the person she is to this day. Malala said that, “One child, one teacher, one book and pen can change the world.” She conveys to us the two most powerful weapons to arm young people around the world is with books and a pen. Her courage and commitment cause teenagers to rethink their actions. Education can change the world with just an idea. The only thing we need to do is spread the idea and get more people

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