what did Amber come and see Imani about and how did Imani feel about what she said?
kicking Deon out of their score gang, Imani felt what she said was untrue and offensive
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Give 25 points!
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What was the American Dream?
An American ideal of a happy, successful life, which often includes wealth, a house, a better life for one's children, and for some, the ability to grow up to b
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According to Diego, how does the score bring back upward mobility?
because if you have a good score you have more choice - it is no longer about money
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According to Mr Carol, what happens when upward mobility is no longer possible in society?
The society becomes unstable - meeting of failing wages, rising unemployment vs a bunch of really, really rich people
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Why did Imani compare Somerton to a caste system?
no upward mobility, bigger division between rich and poor
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Who are the untouchables?
Low social caste in Hindu culture; performed tasks that were considered polluting- street sweeping, removal of human waste, and tanning
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Why does Diego say the Scored system is a meritocracy with borders?
If you are scored, if you work hard and live according to the rules of fitness, you can go up. If you don't, you only have yourself to blame.
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What did Imani realise at the end of her research (end of chapter 14)?
You couldn't work the systems (slavery, gender bias, caste systems), but you could take the system down
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what is upward mobility?
The movement of an individual up the class hierarchy. Achieved through education, marriage, career, or financial success
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Why did the Potter-Kleins create the score?
because they believed a failure of technology lead to an increase of poverty
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What is the caste system?
A system which separates the middle class, poor and rich.