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
Why did the Potter-Kleins create the score?
because they believed a failure of technology lead to an increase of poverty
Who are the untouchables?
Low social caste in Hindu culture; performed tasks that were considered polluting- street sweeping, removal of human waste, and tanning
What is the middle class?
A social class made up of skilled workers, professionals, business people, and wealthy farmers
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
After doing her research, what information made her see the score in a positive light?
with gender inequality, racism, caste systems etc - you can't work your up from male to female or one caste to another, whereas the score allowed people to work
Why did Imani call colonial America and the justification of slavery, as a two tier caste system?
Africans were judged to be low and unworthy of same rights as whites. There was no way out
what did Imani notice about her parents after her research?
They had camaraderie - they were in a tough life together - which made their lives less depressing
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.
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
What is meritocracy?
social position achieved solely based on personal ability and achievement
what is upward mobility?
The movement of an individual up the class hierarchy. Achieved through education, marriage, career, or financial success
According to the book, what happened when the middle class collapsed?
standard of living went down, poverty rates went up
What is the caste system?
A system which separates the middle class, poor and rich.
What is the motto of Score Corp
A more perfect humanity through technology
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
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
According to Imani's research, which places in history have had a caste system?
Hindu and Indian, Japanese, baekjeong in Korea, kahunas of Hawaii
Why did Imani compare Somerton to a caste system?
no upward mobility, bigger division between rich and poor
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