Unit 1: Lesson 4 - A Chance in the World Flashcard #2

Front

What is the main interest of the boy in the story?

Back

The boy loved to read books.

Front

What system was the boy often moved to throughout his life?

Back

The foster care system.

Front

What percentage did the incomes of the top 1 percent rise over the past decade?

Back

18%.

Front

What is one negative effect of growing inequality in society?

Back

A distorted sense of identity.

Front

At what age was the boy taken from his mother?

Back

2 years old.

Front

Define 'foster care system'.

Back

A system in which a minor is placed into a ward, group home, or private home of a state-certified caregiver.

Front

What is the significance of reading in the boy's life?

Back

Reading provided an escape and a way to learn and grow despite his circumstances.

Front

How does growing inequality affect social relationships?

Back

It can lead to increased alienation and a lack of empathy among different social classes.

Front

What are some common reasons children enter the foster care system?

Back

Abuse, neglect, or parental inability to care for the child.

Front

What does 'distorted sense of identity' mean?

Back

It refers to a confusion or misperception of oneself, often influenced by societal inequalities.