The United States of America has been touted as the land of opportunity. The American Dream was the reason why many immigrants moved to this nation, all hoping to go from rags to riches. Although probably at some point, the current situation exudes a different outcome. The problem in the United States is that there is a class divide that benefits those who already have a sufficient lifestyle over those who constantly face adversity. This situation causes a vicious cycle in which children of educated people receive an education while those without are never given the opportunity to receive it. Class for the purposes of this article is the concept that those who are better off belong to what can be considered a higher class. and those who do not have financial means belong to the lower class. Mantsios states that there is an absence of discussion regarding class distinctions (697). In a study conducted by Susan Ostrander, regarding the term “upper class” one woman responded “'I hate to use the word 'class.' We are responsible, lucky people, old families, people who have something"" (697). Yet it seems to be the opposite that those who belong to this lower class realize the plight in which they suffer. As one student at Fremont High School observed: “'Sewing factory owners need workers. Exactly... They won't be their children... You're from the ghetto,' Fortino told her relentlessly. 'So sew!'” (Kozol 645). The student who knew that it was more than likely stuff in place was willing to point out this flaw in the system. This topic the wealthy woman would most likely turn away from rather because she has had an easier life than Fortino will have in his life. How far a student goes in their academic journey, up to the university level... half of the paper. .....fe of privilege. Education is also more accessible to the privileged, and it becomes more difficult to succeed the further down the wealth hierarchy you go. This upper class education allows them to continue to build whatever wealth they have that can be passed on to their children who will also live a privileged life. This horrendous cycle, if not stopped, will simply keep even the children of the poor poor. This is the United States of America and this nation promotes an education system which in turn promotes a class system in which the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Works Cited Kozol, Jonathan. “Fremont High School.” 2005. The Norton Practical Guide to Writing. 2nd ed. New York: W. W. Norton &, 2010. 641-48. Print.Mantsios, Gregory. "Class in America." 2003. The Norton Practical Guide to Writing. 2nd ed. New York: W. W. Norton &, 2010. 697-716. Press.