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Originally posted by CarneVaca
Gldstwmn, I know people who simply haven't had the opportunity, and in some cases didn't know they had the opportunity. That was my point. What we are taught to believe we can make of ourselves varies depending on our environment. Everyday I pick up my cup of coffee from very pleasant Latino and Filipino women behind the counter at my favorite caffeine station. They smile pleasantly, say, "Good morning, sir," and anticipating what I am going to order, they add, "Small coffee?"
Do you or anyone else honestly think those wonderful working-class women have the same kind of opportunity as middle-class kids in suburbab neighborhoods?
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Well Carne, how do you know that these women don't OWN the caffeine station? Maybe that speaks more to your view of women. Now don't get in a dander, I'm just busting your chops. The reason those women are here from another country (God bless them) is because that was what they wanted. They believed they could do that and they did it. I'm sure they worked damn hard, too.
Do I think they have the same opportunities as middle class kids? No I don't because they're not middle class suburban kids. They do have the opportunity to start a business, go to school, change occupations, etc. It sounds to me from your description as though they are satisified with their position in the world. If they're not happy and they're not doing anything about it, that's on them.
I do think you are right about some people not know about their opportunities. But isn't it up to them to find out?
For the record, I was blue collar up until about two years ago.