We often find ourselves pressured in the pursuit of perfection. We garner years of education, make ties with the worst people, and donate every moment of our thought to our success. We all want to be high class. But the truth of the matter is, that's impossible. In reality, and especially in America, a lower group is always necessary for their to be any form of success or progress.
Think about it logically. For us to even know what success is, there has to be some kind of failure. Success is relevant, so it has to be based on something. Poverty is that base. America's perception of wealth is a 3 story, 7 bedroom , 5 bathroom complex by the beach. The nature of these material possessions (their cost) indicates how financially well off you are. Though the ability to tell a persons social class is slowly fading, it's still prevalent in some areas. Star Island, Miami is home to some of the biggest celebrities in the world. They have their own, isolated ISLAND. It doesn't get more high end then that. Star Island is the pinnacle of American success. Not only are you a social powerhouse, but you're also multi-millionaire. Rags to riches is a common story in America, due to the fertile environment for social mobility. Anyone can make it, it all depends on how we market ourselves. A talented singer who is dirt poor can make a outstanding income if they get discovered. A not-so-smart student with marketing prowess can make millions on a product that they can't even use. The point is , when it comes to the USA, Max Weber is on point with his theory. We have the oppurtunity to rise to the top. It all depends on how we do it
