Are the 35 million Americans who fall below the poverty line there because they are lazy and have let all opportunities for social advancement pass them by? Or is there currently a social structure that successfully reproduces classes and limits upward social mobility in America? Certain institutions in American society, including education, work and occupational structure and the family help perpetuate social class stratification. These institutions widen the gap between the rich and the poor by …showed first 75 words of 1582 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1582 total…these inequalities exist, one can never underestimate the power of self-discipline and motivation. The only way to fully utilize one's potential, regardless of the situation, is to make the most out of any available opportunity. References Nasar, Sylvia. (April 4, 1999), "Economic View; Is the U.S. income gap really a big problem?"- New York Times Kozol, Jonathan. (1991), Savage Inequalities. New York: Crown The Assessment Of Social Mobility In our Community By Salam Nassar Bibliography none