Where to begin... The first four paragraphs set the stage nicely. Really like how terms were defined and the issue was presented in a detailed, well laid-out, accessible fashion. Absolutely love the 'Reset' points and really appreciate the third point. Our culture very much equates job title with self-worth, and the attitude towards certain types of labour (and toward those not formally educated) is often one of disdain rather than dignity, so is it any wonder everyone wants a post-secondary education? Seems like a bit of a conundrum: if post-secondary education is key to upward mobility and a better life, and if we achieve the desired "equality of opportunity for all", doesn't that mean even more people will be pursuing such an education? Another question to explore: how extensive/accessible are the opportunities for upward mobility and a better life that don't rely on a post-secondary education? Then there's the question of what actually constitutes a better life, given that mathematically "We can’t all be in the 1%."
Great article with a lot packed into it. Love how it raised so many issues for consideration.
Where to begin... The first four paragraphs set the stage nicely. Really like how terms were defined and the issue was presented in a detailed, well laid-out, accessible fashion. Absolutely love the 'Reset' points and really appreciate the third point. Our culture very much equates job title with self-worth, and the attitude towards certain types of labour (and toward those not formally educated) is often one of disdain rather than dignity, so is it any wonder everyone wants a post-secondary education? Seems like a bit of a conundrum: if post-secondary education is key to upward mobility and a better life, and if we achieve the desired "equality of opportunity for all", doesn't that mean even more people will be pursuing such an education? Another question to explore: how extensive/accessible are the opportunities for upward mobility and a better life that don't rely on a post-secondary education? Then there's the question of what actually constitutes a better life, given that mathematically "We can’t all be in the 1%."
Great article with a lot packed into it. Love how it raised so many issues for consideration.