The Great Gatsby Curve

6/23/2013

In this thought-provoking article, the author delves into the challenges faced by the poor in achieving upward mobility and attaining the American Dream. It explores the growing income inequality in the United States and how social and economic factors contribute to the perpetuation of poverty. The article highlights the diminishing prospects for economic advancement and discusses the lack of opportunities, education, and social support systems for the less privileged. It also examines the role of systemic barriers and economic policies in perpetuating this inequality. The author argues that the American Dream of upward mobility is becoming increasingly elusive for those in poverty, sparking a wider debate on social mobility and economic inequality.

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