Angela Whitiker Climb,
Class Matters, New York Times: 2005, Print.
The
book, Class Matters by Angela Whitiker Climb present an exclusive collection of
accounts examining social status of individuals in U.S.A. It portrays
experiences of challenges of different individuals in the American society. It
also opens up category inequalities in American society, giving examples of how
issues such as poverty, education, single parenthood immensely contribute to
the formation of class distinctions. Different people striving to be integrated
in the society are characterized by class consciousness. One of the main
propositions argues that, although class consciousness seems to be fading away,
social status continues to be a significant impetus in the American society. On
the challenges of single parenthood, Ms.Whitiker narrates her own story on how
she struggled with her family of six but eventually gains economic stability
although other challenges continue to follow her.
The
situation of Ms.Whitiker, a single parent, is an extremely rare event more so
because of the perceptions held by the society. Sociologists maintain the value
that an individual requires twin pillars to succeed; social and human resources
(Adrian 2008, pg 153). However, she maneuvers through and makes it in life
without the two main prerequisites. The issues revolving around the success of
the single mother are quite remarkable. For instance, she struggles from being
a drug addict to a middle-class nurse. At the end of the day, she acts as a
model of success to the society. In addition, the community will ultimately
benefit from her triumph and her children will not be a problem to the society.
Furthermore, the future seems brighter than how it has been.
Information
from this source can be used to encourage the single mothers to exploit their
full potential and cease from following the perceived normality by the society.
For example, Ms.Whitiker in this case is a source of inspiration for what women
can do even without husbands. Marriage can be crucial for attainment of
ambitions and reduction of poverty. However, it is not always exclusively
enough. Education as brought out in this case shows that it can be a
significant avenue to empowering the women; those who are not in marriage
institutions and who seem to have lost hope in life. There is also an
inspiration from the author that poverty is not a legal barrier to economic
success. We can also understand that handwork leads to poverty reduction.
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