Class In America Gregory Mantsios Summary
Class in America: Gregory Mantsios
In class in America Gregory Mantsios doesn’t waste any time getting straight to the point in his article. The point being that social classes do exist and also cause outstanding difference in the lives of so much people. He questions the theory that states, everyone has the same opportunity to be rich, as long as they determined and work hard. He argues that those who are born in the social classes other that those described as prominent or elite, are facing an automatic and constant disadvantage. Mantsios also feel that race and class standing play a huge role in the type of healthcare and education a person receives. His argument is written adequately well, his use of examples, factual data from authorities, statistics, and case studies makes his essay interesting and at the same time convincing. …show more content…
He lets readers look into the life of different people, some from upper-class families and some from lower-class families. The readers can see for themselves the way they are brought up. If an individual grow up in lower class family he/she will probably not make it farther that his/her parents. For example, a person grows up with his/her parents being store clerks or workers at fast food restaurants, it is most likely a fact that he/she will end up doing the same thing. This supports Mantsios’ statement that “what class you are born into affects you throughout your whole life. He does a great job at convincing readers, because he shows real
In class in America Gregory Mantsios doesn’t waste any time getting straight to the point in his article. The point being that social classes do exist and also cause outstanding difference in the lives of so much people. He questions the theory that states, everyone has the same opportunity to be rich, as long as they determined and work hard. He argues that those who are born in the social classes other that those described as prominent or elite, are facing an automatic and constant disadvantage. Mantsios also feel that race and class standing play a huge role in the type of healthcare and education a person receives. His argument is written adequately well, his use of examples, factual data from authorities, statistics, and case studies makes his essay interesting and at the same time convincing. …show more content…
He lets readers look into the life of different people, some from upper-class families and some from lower-class families. The readers can see for themselves the way they are brought up. If an individual grow up in lower class family he/she will probably not make it farther that his/her parents. For example, a person grows up with his/her parents being store clerks or workers at fast food restaurants, it is most likely a fact that he/she will end up doing the same thing. This supports Mantsios’ statement that “what class you are born into affects you throughout your whole life. He does a great job at convincing readers, because he shows real