This was interesting video because it talks about how different people view class in America. It also talks about how people are classed by different ways. For example, where they live, what clothes they wear, the type of food they eat, where they shop etc. It shows that some people are born into a class from birth. They are taught to act and live a certain way of life. An example of this is when the guy in the video talks about the WASPS. He said to join this group or class, you have to be born into it. You can't buy your way into it. He also said that they were taught that they are more attractive than other people, they look better and stand better. This video also show how social stratification exists. It was shown with the lady at the end who works at Burger King. She is a hard working lady making an honest living but is getting nowhere in life. She was born into this class and hasn't moved up the ladder. For me this was the saddest part of the video and it shows what the government is doing for the people of this class.
This video also shows how people can be classed by their social status and race. You may be black or hispanic and be wealthy, but because of your race you wouldn't be classed with the whites. This shows how inequality still exist in the American society. A society where everyone should be treated equally. Also whether you want to face it or talk about it, social class do exist in America. It may be unspoken but it is seen.
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