Essential Question #1 (Part A)

How do we create division in our society?

Money plays a huge role in dividing our society. If one is paid more than another, then one is better, wealthier, at a higher status, and respected. A wealthy man can invest a large sum of money for his child's education, whereas a poor man, who is struggling to make enough money to put food on the table for his kids, will not be able to. Thus, the wealthier man's child will have the upper hand in education compared to the poor man's child who will not. Eventually, this will lead to the wealthy child receiving an ample amount of opportunities to succeed further in his education unlike the poor child, who will struggle to work extensive hours in order to help his father make money. Not only does the wealthy man obtain a higher status by being paid a lot, but his child will live on a higher status and never suffer the pains of work.

Another area in which divisions are created is in school. Whoever has the most friends is considered popular. All the kids will want to be that person's friend. When this happens, the popular kid's status elevates. Due to this elevation, other kids are looked upon at a lower level. School sports are also divided. Although ten girls are on a team and attend practice every day, there will be a few girls who will play a lot better at the sport. Those few girls will get the most playing time on the court, causing a divide between the "starters" and the "bench warmers".

On a last note, because there are so many divisions in society, people strive to be on the better half. Due to this, there is a competitiveness that spreads among co-workers for a promotion, students for the top of their class, or applicants to be admitted into college. Looking on the other side of the spectrum, if there were no divisions in society, there would be no sports teams, no principal of a school to watch over things, or students having a desire to strive for the best due to the lack of incentive. How would society adjust or react?