In the video, 21 Up in America, we saw the move into adulthood of a number of children born into diverse socio-economic locations. For this assignment, you must write a 4-6 page essay in which you examine the circumstances, experiences, and life courses of at least three of these children. Compare and contrast how the historical and social structural context affected their economic, cultural, and social capital. Compare and contrast, as well, how their individual strategies benefited or suffered from access to those resources. Consider the significance of both family and education in their lives.
Your essay should consider the points above and present a thoughtful, complex assessment of how the lives of these individuals should inform our understanding of the American Dream, that is, the idea that America is a meritocracy in which everyone has equal opportunities for success. Look at the rubric attached to this assignment. Make sure your essay addresses all the standards.
Your essay should be double-spaced. Use the APA format for citing sources, though you need not provide a title page or abstract for your essay.