1. The statistics that showed top 1% of the population owns between 40% and 50% of the nation’s total wealth made the biggest impression on me. This showed how influential they are and how much control they have on the government and the working class. It was frightening. The difference in tax payments, the exploitation of the working class directly impact the working class and their future generation and this widens the social disparity. 
  2. Huge wealth inequalities make it more challenging for the working class to live decent lives and improve their overall well-being. Money is power and the power dynamics can be seen in every aspect of the society. We can see this dynamic getting played out in everyday life. For example, it is hard to afford things like “organic foods” for people in the working class. If they eat cheaper, processed foods, it can cause health problems, and they might not have enough money to pay for medical bills. When it comes to education, working-class kids usually go to public schools. These schools may not have the best resources and might not offer as good an education as the fancy private schools. 

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