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[quote=Anonymous]It has long been the case that those from lower SES backgrounds don’t feel they have the luxury to pursue a humanities/non-professional degree.  Parents from lower SES background may sacrifice to provide an education for their children with the expectation that the degree will allow the child to enter a profession or trade. This is obviously a safe, rational approach for those who know that the child will have to “hit the ground running” after graduation. On privilege that comes with success is the luxury of providing your DC the freedom to pursue their passion without regard to immediate employment prospects.  Sometimes it works out well, other times the DC becomes a trust fund dependent.  Most of those in a position to give their DC that luxury are well aware of the challenges and risks that taking the less popular path entails.  We need all types and I, for one, am grateful that some are able to pursue their passion without undue anxiety regarding immediate employment prospects.[/quote]

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