According to Jean Anyon in 1980, someone of a low social
class usually does not have the opportunity in becoming a doctor, or lawyer,
etc. I feel as that view is highly dated, there are numerous of people who have
come from nothing, that have the mindset that I will become whatever I set my
mind to. The United States offers so many opportunities for citizens that are descend
from poverty. There are millions of success stories of individuals that grew up
in the city streets and are now millionaires.
Also it proves to be also vice versa for millionaires, there
are plenty of people who come from very wealthy families, or are wealthy
themselves that have ended up on local city streets. Your social class does not
determine your future. Who you become is entirely up to you, although it is
more difficult when you are switching into a higher social class it is
definitely possible. That’s because in this day and age we are given immense
chances to do whatever it is we desire.
In the 1980s opportunities where much slimmer, and society
had different approaches to situations. We also dealt with more controversial and
judgmental views. Views that are now not seen as frequently seen or used. We
have a more motivational and accepting society, of course we still have our
faults, but we are not subjected to the same category as the one we did fall
into 35 years ago.
