Lavar Wyatt
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I agree with the statement that education can overcome the inequalities that exist within society. When each
individual, regardless of what ethnic background they come from, is given the same educational opportunity as
everyone else, we all have a common goal to achieve. It is, of course, up to the individual to strive and meet
those demands in order to obtain those educational goals. When we are all given the same opportunity and we
all strive to achieve the highest level possible, the inequalities that exist in our society will level out.
When one applies themselves to their full capabilities they are able to set the standard of an example to others
within their cultural society. This will further help to inspire and engage others to do the same in order to reach
their full potential. Education can help one to empower themselves and others while also making a way for
change. It will provide one with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to challenge existing structures and
pursue social justice.
The student population in the US will be over half minority by 2050. This type of diversity shows a need and a
want for the inequalities that exist in society to no longer be an issue in the future.
Roy Marshall
3 hours ago, at 10:02 AM
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I agree. Social inequality can definitely be overcome by education. Regardless of ethnicity or community of
origin, all of society experiences some form of inequality, but if education can provide us with the same skills
needed to prosper in this world, I think the inequalities will eventually balance themselves out.
I can speak from experience regarding not receiving the necessary education at the appropriate age due to my
upbringing in poverty. In middle school, for instance, you should learn how to punctuate sentences, but in my
community, this skill wasn't taught until approximately the first year of high school. We lacked all of the
materials necessary to be good students, including books, computers, and other learning tools.
I was the child who wanted to learn but was unable to do so because of my environment. I was so far behind
when I first entered this world as an adult, but who was to blame? My school didn't prioritize education;
instead, it focused more on discipline, and I didn't have the best teachers. Possibly off-topic, but throughout
two of my four years in high school, we didn't even have prom, which is an opportunity I believe every child
should have. There are numerous aspects of educational inequality. The moral of the narrative is that a great
education for all people levels the playing field for children as they grow up and enter the real world as adults.
April White
1/19/23, 11:14 AM
I absolutely agree with the statement that education can overcome the inequalities that exist is society. I,
myself, was able to achieve so much with what was given to me at the educational level and I was able to
become a first generation college student, an educator, and now I'm pursuing my Masters.
Education gives everyone who applies themselves to their studies the ability to overcome obstacles such as
social and economical inequalities. Education at any level provides someone the ability to question and even
challenge what they are dealt in life and potentially make changes to those challenges and conflicts. "Conflicts
between groups are usually based on the groups’ differential status and value in society. The
alienation and marginalization that many powerless groups experience can accentuate their differences and
may lead to their segregating themselves from the dominant culture. (19)."
So while I do agree with the statement, I will add that for education to help students of any age overcome
inequalities, the education offered must also be equal in quality.
Demarkus Swan
1/16/23, 4:37 PM
Yes, I do believe education can overcome the inequalities that exist in society. A well-rounded education can
help inequalities in areas such as socioeconomics, religious beliefs, rural vs. urban, gender, cultural, and
disability components. People are naturally born with different strengths and weaknesses; therefore, every
society is plagued with inequality, but I do feel that education can reduce inequality. A way to do this lies in
more equitable access to education with a greater positive impact on society as a whole. Some of the
inequalities with socioeconomics come from fewer resources, old and raggedy school infrastructure, outdated
equipment, more untrained teachers, lack of supervision in the larger schools and poor funding, to the
disadvantaged, the poor and cultural minorities. In our text it stated that not limiting accessibility to quality
education, quality teachers, higher-paying jobs, health care, and other benefits of society can be beneficial to
greater degree of equality across groups in society.
Differences in quality of education can reinforce and worsen differences in society but education can give
someone the tools to function in the society. Kids from economically advantaged backgrounds are more likely
to be read to, to spend free time reading, to watch educational television. They are more likely to have cultural
experiences that imprint knowledge into long term memory. Kids from less advantaged backgrounds tend to
spend more time watching TV and generally have fewer of the experiences that build up knowledge in long
term memory, so they enter school at a deficit. Disadvantaged students frequently encounter unfriendly or
overtly offensive attitudes from both teachers and classmates. These attitudes come from prejudices,
stereotypes, racism and sexism. Students in hostile environments are affected in their outlook to learn, and
many drop out early. Because of this, early education for all is vital.
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