Through the development of American society, the expansion of freedom has been associated with the state of the economy. While progress has been made, disparities among different groups remain a current issue. In addition, as Thomas Borstelmann contends in his novel, The 1970s, the topic of class inequality when referred to the “distribution of income and wealth,” is oftentimes avoided by many. Instead of addressing the increasing gap between the rich and the poor, Borstelmann argues Americans evade the subject by celebrating “racial and ethnic diversity.” Conversely, the daily “array of prejudices and discriminatory practices” experienced by many due to their race, sex, religion, and sexual orientation, among other factors, serve as evidence
