Why All Men Are Not Equal As harsh as it may sound, not all men are equal, especially in the United States. From the moment we are born, our lives can vary drastically from the lives of others. The kind of life we ​​lead can also determine our opportunities in life. People in America are based on their social standing and economic contribution. Some people are born into families of high social status, others grow up to become important or wealthy people. Just as our lives are different, so is our American Dream. We all have an idea of ​​the perfect life we ​​would like to live. Even from the beginning of our lives, we are all defined by the kind of life our parents live. The opportunities we are given in life can be determined by the type of life we ​​grow up in. If we are born into a wealthy family, our chances are automatically better than those of someone who grew up in a poverty-stricken environment. As Thomas Phipps states, “I am a member of the privileged American class known as WASPs, the silver spoon people, the people who had things handed to them from the very beginning”....