Because of the unequal distribution of wealth and cultural resources, privilege is a problem in the United States. People generally associate privilege with rich, White males but fail to realize that is …show more content…
They believe that students develop an attitude gap in school instead. According to Mr. Kafele, a former principal who became an author and motivational speaker, “ [an achievement gap] is the gap between [students] who have the will to strive for excellence and those who do not” (Baruti, K, 2013). He stressed the “determination factor” of a student. Mr. Kafele explained that a student’s attitude towards school is what determines their success, not a gap within certain groups of races. With that being said, critics may have their statements wrong. A teacher, friend, or any other persons cannot change what a student goes home to or their attitude as stated by Mr. Kafele. Therefore, a student’s home life may affect what they can and cannot achieve in school, which can be attributed because of their