She also went on to state that “institutional racism” is alive and well in America today.
What Determines Whether or Not Someone Succeeds or Fails in America?
Progressives and conservatives generally maintain contrasting outlooks on factors which determine success and failure. Many on the left-wing believe that race plays a pivotal role in someone’s quality of life. Like Gillibrand, Democrats maintain that racism and “white privilege” hold back racial minorities. This indirectly asserts that people of color are not in control of their own lives.
Conservatives have a different, collective outlook. The right-wing overwhelmingly believes that anyone in America can rise via hard work and smart choices. While this outlook conflicts with progressive narratives, its undertones affirm that all individuals maintain control of their lives.
