Lesson 14: The Have's and the Have Not's


Attention

Far more Americans now see their country as sharply divided along economic lines...

Click HERE to read a 2007 article on this topic...do you think that this is still true today?


Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this lesson's material, students will be able to:

  • Identify the impact personal social class has on your life
  • Explain the current viability of the concept of the "American Dream"

Teaching

Inequality

Inequality.org describes itself as follows:

"Inequality.org was created to serve as a dependable portal of information. Too much inequality, we believe, undermines democracy, community, culture and economic health. Because the problem is so important, accuracy is important, and we are committed to presenting the best and latest information."


Assessment

Lesson 14 Discussion

In this discussion I want you to post a comment related to where you are on the graphic presented below. Where have you been, where are you now, and where are you going? Let's get a feel to how social mobility has played an active role in your life.