As the world progresses, with growth comes disparity. It is impossible to consistently achieve growth without compromising on equal distribution of wealth and opportunities. And this is because of basic human nature. Every human being, by his very nature, would seek the advancement of his progeny, his clan, his blood. That's the way the world evolves. It's your instinct. People generally try to boost their children's chances in various fields to succeed in life.
Education is one of them. Children of affluent parents would get opportunities to study in the best of universities. We can't imagine that all the industrialists' sons and daughters are smart enough to get into the Whartons and Harvards of the world. Whether they deserve this or not, or whether they make use of it or not is an entirely different matter. So, obviously, they are assured of a good label as far education is concerned.
Social connections is another area. By virtue of moving around and being associated in elite circles, you are naturally exposed to a higher citizenry, or rather, a citizenry that is in an advantageous position, compared to the masses. You can't get that otherwise.
But above all, it is confidence. The confidence that comes from having more money at your disposal, having more wealth, having a fallback in case you don't succeed the first time around, having a higher springboard in life. And this confidence is reflected in all actions and activities of life. Right from driving a car to talking to a group of people, they are less restrained and more natural. That confidence is really the clincher, the key differentiator.
You can't reduce disparities in confidence!
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