photo essay Assignment
A single picture tells a different and unique story to the person viewing it. We all
Come from different ways of life, backgrounds, and physical environments. Our
experiences growing up are what paint these unique stories in our minds. In this
photograph we can see a person tossing up a tennis ball about to initiate a serve. When
viewed through the eyes of someone in the upper social class, it would seem as someone
is enjoying a leisurely past time. However, to someone belonging to a low class, this
person is dedicated and trying to further his skills with what little resources are available.
The physical inequity in this photo is brought on by the socioeconomic barriers that this
man faces daily. Upon closer examination of this photograph, we can obtain the physical
inequity, determine what caused it and suggest ways to solve the issue.
Social class is best described as a pyramid structure, formed primarily on the basis
of income. It is split into 3 groups/classes, the upper, middle and low. Furthermore,
these groups can be divided into subcategories such as upper-middle and lower-middle
class. On close inspection of this photo, the inequity of social class becomes evident.
The picture shows a young adult male, practicing his tennis serve on a severely
damaged tennis court. The net has been torn off, the lines are almost non existent and
the ground appears to have many cracks. This person most likely belongs to the lower-
middle class, since this person doesn’t seem to live in a decent community that can
provide its residents with proper recreational facilities. The sport of tennis, much like
any other sport requires proper attire and equipment, both of which are lacking in this
picture, indicating lack of funding This photo highlights physical inequity, as this man
cannot even afford to play on an actual well maintained tennis court. The person is
wearing a
Come from different ways of life, backgrounds, and physical environments. Our
experiences growing up are what paint these unique stories in our minds. In this
photograph we can see a person tossing up a tennis ball about to initiate a serve. When
viewed through the eyes of someone in the upper social class, it would seem as someone
is enjoying a leisurely past time. However, to someone belonging to a low class, this
person is dedicated and trying to further his skills with what little resources are available.
The physical inequity in this photo is brought on by the socioeconomic barriers that this
man faces daily. Upon closer examination of this photograph, we can obtain the physical
inequity, determine what caused it and suggest ways to solve the issue.
Social class is best described as a pyramid structure, formed primarily on the basis
of income. It is split into 3 groups/classes, the upper, middle and low. Furthermore,
these groups can be divided into subcategories such as upper-middle and lower-middle
class. On close inspection of this photo, the inequity of social class becomes evident.
The picture shows a young adult male, practicing his tennis serve on a severely
damaged tennis court. The net has been torn off, the lines are almost non existent and
the ground appears to have many cracks. This person most likely belongs to the lower-
middle class, since this person doesn’t seem to live in a decent community that can
provide its residents with proper recreational facilities. The sport of tennis, much like
any other sport requires proper attire and equipment, both of which are lacking in this
picture, indicating lack of funding This photo highlights physical inequity, as this man
cannot even afford to play on an actual well maintained tennis court. The person is
wearing a