The Importance Of Contribution To Social Imobility

While inequality of opportunity, and the lack of social mobility for the poor is a problem that must be addressed, it has proven to be a complex issue that requires more than one clear-cut solution to rectify the issue. Rather, to sufficiently remedy this growing dilemma, government efforts must address multiple elements, spreading their efforts over a wide range of topics. In the following paragraphs, I will address each of the previously mentioned factors that contribute to social immobility and propose my own solutions on how to assuage their negative effects. To bridge the achievement gap, it is imperative that efforts are focused primarily during child’s infancy, minimizing the achievement gap before it is able expand. Studies have shown that early positive childhood experiences that encourage cognitive development such as reading or extracurricular activities, are central to achieving and maintaining lifelong educational and economic competitiveness. To do so, out government should focus on investing in and developing high-quality child care facilities and preschools that are easily accessible to poor households. Additionally, it is important that programs that provide care and services for young children and their families, such as Early …show more content…
Furthermore, it is necessary that the government implements the use of “blind trust” in all political contributions. This would force all contributors to donate under a veil of anonymity, giving politicians no way to verify who gave which funds, and consequently, no way to tell who should receive favorable treatment for their gifts. As a result money will have much less influence in politics, thus giving the middle and lower class a much larger voice in the political sphere to champion for legislation that will improve their own