I would often play outside with my brother and friends in all seasons. Hide and seek with my cousin, running through the small patch of woods (where we weren’t supposed to go), always winning. Splashing in the water puddles made Read More …
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Growing up, I was placed into a poverty environment where my family was raised with not very much money. However, we still made the most of our time multiple kids will come out on the block we would always ride Read More …
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TC, Texas, is a very academically competitive town. All kids are “pitted” against each other in order to individually soar in their academic career. My graduating class was 519—and all of us were playing as competitors since kindergarten. I don’t Read More …
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I am from Gregory Michigan, the town about 20 miles east form me is Leslie Michigan. The household income rate for both towns is similar but a difference. Gregory has an average income of $36,000 whereas Leslie is at $31,000 Read More …
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I grew up in the neighborhood of Grandville, Michigan, which is a suburb of Grand Rapids, Michigan. My city is very small and close knit. A lot of people know one another through school, social events and church. Religion is Read More …
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Within my neighborhood, there were a few spots around town that had an impact on me as a child. Immediately surrounding my house were three schools, comprising all 12 grade levels, within walking distance from me. This was a profound Read More …
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Ok so I basically just wrote all about this. But let’s continue my thoughts. Social mobility is something that my grandparents have most definitely experienced. They raised a child with no support from their parents. At 18. Ask me how Read More …
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One thing I wish I could write about in social inequality is access to healthcare services, especially mental health care. There are many groups that are discriminated against, oppressed, under resourced, and underprivileged to the point where their health and Read More …
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To make the workplace a more equitable place I think the first thing that should be done is revise the hiring process. First, I don’t think that a person should need to specify their race or gender, unless it is Read More …
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An aspect of inequality that I feel does not get much attention is the inequality in the American healthcare system. In the healthcare field inequality extends to the employees and the patients. Often African Americans and other minorities are prioritized Read More …