One idea I found to be particularly interesting from this
week’s reading was the concept of a classless society. Discussing the “rags to
riches” story forced me to begin looking at my own situation. I am fortunate
enough to come from a family that pays for my college education and wants me to
focus on my studies. I am not pressured to take out student loans or to work
full time in addition to my coursework. This is a reflection of the
socioeconomic class I was born into.
In light of my more fortunate situation growing up and
through college, there will come a point where I must establish my financial
independence. Upon reflection, I realize that I have created a dream for myself
where I will graduate from college, find an amazing job and buy a condo in the
Loop. Despite my awareness of the media and its influence on all of us, I have
fallen for the allure of that lifestyle. While I think it is okay to dream and
to imagine an ideal life for myself, I have come to realize this is because of
the illusion of a classless society. Everyone
can see themselves in their “dream” situation, but that does not always make it
a reality because of our illusion of class. Most people like me will find
themselves in the same situation. We might be fortunate enough to start off a
life on the “riches” side but can easily find ourselves starting the story our
parents lived all over again.
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