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The Myth of Equal Opportunities
America is hailed as a land of equal
opportunities. Founded on the principle that "all men are created
equal," it is regarded by many as a country where a person is not
discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender or
religious conviction. However, a look at the history of the U.S.
over the centuries and a closer look at the state of minorities
in the present day America reveal quite a different picture. Despite
the various struggles fought and the many victories won to do away
with discrimination and to create an even playing field where individuals
can utilize their potential, opportunities are still not equally
available to all members of American society. Women are paid less
than men for the same work, and they are obviously underrepresented
in government. Blacks and Hispanics make up a small percentage of
the workforce in top positions but 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, some
people think America is a land of equal opportunities, and others
believe that it is not.
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