How Does Social Class Affect An Individual's Identity?

Luck is partially responsible for an individual's identity, this entity determines at birth the quality of life a child will grow up to have. There are many factors that take part in shaping one's identity; some are unchangeable, others can be changed by outside influences such as hard work and success. An individual in reality has no direct influence with the creation of his or her identity. However, it is luck that is responsible for his childhood. It is luck that determines social class and race. These identity factors intersect due to their contribution to quality of life; they intertwine to create one's childhood environment in addition to one’s character.

Social class can be a blessing or a curse depending on which end of the spectrum you were born into. If a child is born into money he will most likely become educated, have more exposure to opportunities, and will grow up in a beneficial environment. Due to the fact that this child
He has been met with little to no adversity and has the capability of living his life out to its greatest potential. Now compare this lifestyle to that of a less fortunate child; the poor child will most likely not have the opportunity to pursue higher learning, in turn receiving less opportunities, and resulting in him growing in a stagnant environment. This child is of a impoverish background, thus he will not be respected like his wealthy counterpart, and will be constantly faced with adversities or hardships in the future. The author Junot Diaz described in his work his hardships from having a poor background, detailing an experience that no wealthy child would have reason to have. In his article “The Money” he stated his experience growing up in a tough environment: “... In our