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Abigail Garcia

Final Draft Reflection

Final Draft Reflection

The topic that I discussed and analyzed extensively is inequity in education in the United

States. Education plays a pivotal role in continuing to cultivate and expand knowledge among

various individuals through enriching experiences. Unfortunately, however, many students do

not have quality access to education and therefore are less likely to pursue higher education.

Therefore, the perspective I wish to argue or bring forth in regards to the topic is spreading

awareness and encouraging effective action towards addressing this issue that at many times

tends to be overlooked. The development of this current knowledge of this topic is through my

own direct, personal experiences in public education from the Pre-K leading up to graduating

high school. Moreover, through research I have found several resources that highlight this topic

and its impact. These resources include online articles, videos, and e-books. The combination of

both personal experiences and valid resources strengthen the position that I aimed to defend

which is that there is indeed inequity found within education.

There is no target audience that I would want direct sole focus on but rather the goal is to

spread awareness to every individual. Through awareness there is knowledge obtained and

through knowledge action is taken. Limiting the discussion of this issue to a certain target

audience seems to contradict the notion of awareness. Therefore, I want the audience to

understand numerous factors that have an affect in the inequity seen in education in the United

States. These factors include social class, income, race, and ethnicity. By presenting these points

and discussing them I want the audience to empathize in order to expand their perspectives.

Empathizing brings individuals closer together and allows people to support one another.

However, what may challenge the position I attempt to share are individuals who fall under the
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Abigail Garcia

Final Draft Reflection

higher income branch or who are not apart of a minority or underrepresented population. They

may lack the understanding of the position I attempt to bring forth due to lack of personal

experience with this issue. However, as mentioned previously, awareness brings forth

understanding and knowledge.