social mobilization and education

Social Mobilization Meet Sandra, a mother recently divorced from her abusive middle-class husband. Her previous life had been comfortable; she now lives day-to-day with her children, working as a secretary while attending college courses in her little spare time, all while attending to her home and family. She finally ends up attaining her degree, yet can still find no job paying higher than her secretarial job, so she takes on a second job as a …

…fit this standard often feel that there is no escape from their lower positions. Until we decide to start rewarding people for their effort and ability, people like Sandra will continue to be oppressed due solely to their status. This surely does not sound like “the land of opportunity” to me. Unless the “average Joe” is of the privileged social standard, he surely will find it nearly impossible to make his million in this country.