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The Myth of Equal Opportunities
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what one is led to conclude based on the unequal access to opportunities
available to various members of American society. Despite the struggles
fought and the many victories won to do away with discrimination,
opportunities are still not equally available to all. Women are paid
less than men for the same work and they are underrepresented in government.
Blacks and Hispanics make up a small percentage of the workforce in
top positions and a large percentage of those who live in poverty.
The poor members of society, regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity,
confront a world of hardships and limited opportunities to improve
their lives. For these reasons, America is a land of unequal opportunities.
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