[Ginny Z.]

My sociology professor from last semester would tell you that your class, as society sees you, depends on four things: your income, your wealth (that is, the value of all your assets), your occupation and yes, your level of education. These things of course affect each other, and for those seeking to break out of the lower classes, education is usually the best way ‘up.’ You certainly get a lot more choices in what kind of job and income you get if you have a college education vs. a high school diploma. However, if your parents are already college-educated and middle class, getting a degree might not move you up the ladder much, or you might even commit the great American sin of being downwardly mobile. In my situation, a college degree has been invaluble in helping me have an easier life than my parents had, but it has also been important to have a family that is supportive of my goals and always remembers ‘where I came from.’

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Name : Ginny Z., Gender : F, Race : Hapa, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 25, City : Madison, State : WI, Country : United States, Occupation : scientist/aspiring sociologist, Education level : 4 Years of College,