Social Class Determines Success

Does one's background determine your future? Yes, your background does determine your future, This can be proven with subsets in social economics, family and where you live. Even when you don’t have that much you can still turn nothing into something. State funded internships help graduates keep their heads above water by helping poor family’s enter careers. The article, “Social Class Determines Success” by Jessica Shepard tells people to never give up on their dreams even though you do not have that much money you can still be successful with hard work. One quote reads, “The poorest children still have little chance of becoming lawyers, doctors, senior civil servants and financiers, a report by the Liberal Democrats today shows.” The less

money you have the less chances of you getting a good education. This blocks one's dreams, lessens job opportunities, and career goals to manage and live on your own with minimal problems.
Before you can even try to achieve your dream working in your career choice or any job, college is usually the main source to taking that first step.

Furthermore, the article “The 3 Doctors” from the book The Pact by Sampson Davis, explains that time is never a thing to be wasted because it can pass you by and you will miss the best opportunities of your life. One quote reads, “At the end of that you'll be four years older whether you go to college or not, so you might as well go and get as much knowledge in your head as you can.” Whether you choose to go to college or not time will not stop for you so you can either be smart and have a great paying job or not and do nothing at all. Only when you get your dream job or any job then you can worry about spending your money, or build your savings so you will not go broke or in debt. Finally, “30 for 30 Broke” by Billy Corben clearly shows that socioeconomic status is vital in determining one's future. Money is not the only thing that is able to determine your future because family is where it all begins. In the documentary, “30 for 30 Broke” explains going into debt is never a good thing and to always manage your money with thought. If you owe money, you can change everything about you for example, losing love ones close to you or personal belongings that you own. Money can be the main source of problems only if you manage it right. Money can also bring happiness but only if you let it. Money is not the only thing that is able

to determine your future because family is where it all begins.
Social status does influence ones life but it does not define their destiny. It is not impossible to move up the social ladder in the United States. The reason statistics are where they are is because of a lack of motivation. There tends to be this idea that everything is better in America and you will not longer be poor or oppressed. Well this can be true if you are willing to put the work in and improve your social status. No one said it would be an easy task but no one is going to hand you a better life on a silver platter. You have to work to improve you status in life. Your current social status can influence you and motivate you to work hard. But it does not define your destiny or where you will be in life. You can decide whether you are willing to put the work in and make a better life for yourself.

Depending upon on one's family foundation, it can either help you or hinder you. It is self evident that the role of our family backgrounds tend to reflect what choices we make and how they can effect our future. Not only that but family defines who you are because you spend most of your life with them. In determining one's future family, parenting does play a role in determining your future's life choices. In the song, “Cats In The Cradle” by Harry Chapin, presents the message of how careless decisions can affect the future of one's family life. For instance, the song shows a hardworking, but absent father. Every time the dad does not have time for his son, the son thought it was fine and this is his father's way of bonding with him. He worked so much to provide for his family he lost sight of his values and the true meaning of family. After the son grows up to become a father, he notices their roles are now in reverse and he treats his visible but distant father the same way he treated him growing up. He does not have time for him and they never had a father and son relationship where he learned all about life's lessons. This song sends the message that following a bad example can become a vicious cycle and unless we change, the troubles will never go away and our children will suffer. Do not live your life in regrets because life is too short.
Next, the fact that family helps to determine one's future is clear where some families teach their children at an early age that education is important and how the world can be cruel a place.

They educate them on how to be safe, self confident and courageous. In the documentary, “He Named Me Malala” by Davis Guggenheim sheds light on the potential to create change in the world in spite of adversity, after a young girl's traumatizing experience. Malala, a teenage girl who had been targeted for speaking out on behalf of girls' education, was shot in the head by a Taliban gunmen who opened fire on her school bus. She somehow survived and continued to speak out on her beliefs to educate girls. Throughout the documentary, it is evident the relationship between Malala and her father is very strong. It is believed, her father pushed her to become the person she is to this day. Malala said that, “One child, one teacher, one book and pen can change the world.” She conveys to us the two most powerful weapons to arm young people around the world is with books and a pen. Her courage and commitment cause teenagers to rethink their actions. Education can change the world with just an idea. The only thing we need to do is spread the idea and get more people

involved.
If everyone in the world had access to good education there would be less people having low wage workers and less problems with life. In this article, “Low-Wage Workers Are Finding Poverty Harder To Escape” by Steven Greenhouse speaks for the people who are working low paying jobs. “Having worked as a nurse's aide for 15 years, Mr. McCurdy has been among the nearly 25 million workers in the United States who make less than $10.10 an hour.” Working a job that does not pay well can take away time to for you to enjoy your your life and family events you would like to attend. Even though your family is a part of your future, where you live is also a part of who you become. Because certain areas can either help or hurt you on your journey to success. Some places make more trouble than others. Trouble also has the potential to lead to power and wealth if you play your cards right. If you know the right people in the right places it can have some really big advantages. “In Climbing The Ladder, Location Matters,” by David Leonhardt, he expresses how being connected to the right people can help you be successful. “If you don't know the right people, said Ms. Jones 28, you're not going to get anywhere.” When your plan does not work in a situation you can use your friends when in need of help as a resource. Being in the company of good friends who are powerful people can be a valuable tool to help resolve problems when you are in need.
Before there can be powerful people there has to be normal people. Normal people do good or bad to get noticed. Additionally, in the documentary, “30 for 30,” clearly shows that where one lives does play a key role in determining their future. For instance, the film, The Two Escobars by Jeff Zimbalist show that being a powerful person can be a strong and good intuitive asset. However, on the other hand, it can ruin you if it is abused continuously in a negative way. This in the end will create a dangerous effect that can harm you or others. Pablo Escobar became a powerful man by dealing drugs. People were terrified they were going to lose their lives under his leadership if they did not do as they were told. When Pablo Escobar gained control over so many people he changed. The people realized his power was to great and did not like the way they were being treated and needed him to be killed. Whether we consciously think about it or not, we either seek to possess power, have authority over others, or find the courage to experience an adventure you did not think possible. Nowadays, in this world we live in, everyone needs a person to help them become powerful. Finally, in the movie directed by John Hancock titled “The Blind Side,” we are shown that any dream is possible. We all hold a spark to light the fire within us, we just need a little help finding our way. When Michael, the main character, was an introvert he did not know how to break out of his shell. When he began to play football he became well known, and found courage to speak out more openly. His self esteem soared alongside with his success. He found courage and self confidence to believe in himself to venture out and take a chance on life.
With all being said, it is not what you are in life it is who you become. Based upon social economics, family and community those things can determine your future. However, it does not mean that those factor must control or be a constant in your future. It is not about the destination it is about the journey. It is a process of time setting and achieving goals to have a successful future. You choose your own path with knowledge, proper resources and like minded people. If you believe in yourself anything is possible. None the less, life is not about finding yourself it is about creating yourself. This is why I believe your background does determine your future. In closing, we all can choose our own paths but with knowledge and courage we can change them, because anything is possible.