Technology

The lower class is at a disadvantage with technology, but with an effort they can access pretty much anything that more wealthy people can. Also, to say that more technologically-oriented students have an unfair advantage in getting better grades is also a matter of opinion. In developing lower-class areas, the government has brought new computers into the schools so that children can become associated with them at a young age.

I would not agree that the lower class is an entire generation behind in respect to education. In conclusion, the upper class has an advantage in today’s technology with acquiring the newest and most expensive, up-to-date items, but with an effort, the lower class can access everything that they need to become successful. I feel that that would be caused by a lack of interest and done upon themselves. As a tutor in a computer class at a middle school in North Philadelphia, I helped children learn how to type, use word processors, and the internet, among many other basic functions of today’s computers. This may also give an advantage when looking for employment, pertaining to certain jobs, but not all of today’s jobs run on the most up-to-date technology.