The Ups & Downs of Social Status
The “self-evident truth” that “all men are created equal” is a cornerstone of American democracy, and an ideal toward which our society strives. We hold individuals to be equal under the law; we legislate equal rights for all to access opportunities and participate in society. However, despite the talk of “a level playing field,” progress toward equality has come slowly and only with concerted, organized effort.
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