Activity Problem
Read this article written by sociologist Alexandria Radford: No Point in Applying: Why Poor Students are Missing at Top Colleges."
After you have read the article, write a 250 to 500 (1 to 2 pages) word response that addresses these questions: What does Radford's research and Reich's arguments in Inequality for All tell us about social mobility in the United States? According to Radford, in what ways does socioeconomic status (or social class) influence young people's educational decisions? In what ways does Radford's research and Reich's arguments question the degree to which the United States could be considered a meritocracy?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.