(Blog #6)

From the Washington Post we reviewed in class, it revealed the reality of this "land of opportunity" we are living in. Some facts hidden inside of this reading stood out more than others. It stated that "men in their 30s earn 12 percent less than the previous generation did at the same age." In my research I compared with the previous statement that people are making less than somebody with the same qualifications as 30 years ago. From the most recent article on CBC News in 2013, our young people are much more poorer than their parents. Generation Y also known as the Millenials, are staying in school longer, which delays the age at which they start earning. The past generation was earning more because more members of the household were bringing in an income. Studies show that many more households of today hold less members than those of 2009 when the Washington Post was published. Also, another thing addressed was the fact that women make 76% of what men make. Today, things have changed for the better and that gap has closed significantly. Women now make 98 cents for every dollar that the man makes. The gap can waiver between a 5 cent difference. However, this gap does not exist if the job is the same and both have the same qualifications, skills and experience.
In the Washington Post, it uncovered that each generation makes less than the previous. I plan on making more than my parents because I intend on having a completed college education, something my parents didn't have the option of. I strive to be very successful even at a young age because I want to live in as much luxury as I can when I am older. College has become more mandatory to have a fulfilling future as the generations grow.
In addition to this research, I found that many early presidents never graduated from college but every president since 1988 has held at least one degree from an ivy league school. From a survey, 19% of the population says they would be more likely to vote for a president who attended a prestigious school. Only 6% say they are less likely to support someone with that background. Finally, 74% say it wouldn't matter to them either way, which is disappointing. In my opinion, it is important to care what educational background the potential leader of the United States has. Electing someone with a less impressive background would not benefit anyone over someone with intelligence and experience and a high societal level.