The Importance Of Social Inequality

I grew up in an 800 square feet house with my family of four. My mother stayed home with my sister and I, while my father worked up to 80 hours per week in a factory to support us. I did not know it at the time, but I did not live in the safest town. In my first grade class, nearly every student received a little yellow paper card for lunch. I had no idea what that card meant at the time, but one day, my name was called out to receive one. I ran outside to my mom who was waiting to pick me up from school, and yelled “I got my card today, mom!” She told me years later that she was so embarrassed, but she could not help but laugh due to my excitement. I would find out years later that the card meant I qualified for free lunch. At this elementary …show more content…
My background and exposure to two vastly different communities inspired my social program. During my first semester here at The Ohio State University, I have learned how vital it is to be educated on other cultures and those different from ourselves. I have learned that being exposed to these different ways of living has allowed me to become a more understanding, compassionate individual. Education and understanding are essential in dealing with social inequality. University helps to create well-rounded, understanding individuals through education. Due to the fact that not every individual attends university, I would implement a mandated program each and every student had to complete in order to receive his or her high school diploma. If a school had a below normal graduation rate, then it would be implemented in middle school in that area. This program would create a space where students from all walks of life come together to share their stories. There would be adult guest speakers who share their stories as well. Lastly, the program would also call for basic exposure to various different cultures. In order to pass the program, the student must write a paper reflecting on what he or she has