Why desire for economic security is not being met: In his third year of college, he has over $41,000 in debt not including interest, is working 4 minimum wage jobs while taking an overload of college credits, and his school didn't hold up its end in financial aid

More fair situation: Equal opportunity for education, meaning some don't suffer the consequences of debt while others born rich have none

Relates to social class: This person had previously only needed one person as the financial supporter of the family, and he was making above average income, but all of their bills caused them to live paycheck to paycheck so middle class seems to feel like lower class 

Chose this image: It frustrates me to see that no matter how hard a student may try in school and may prove his or her intelligence, it may only end up hurting them to take the risk of being in debt after college because they aren't guaranteed a job. It also made me upset that such smart kids were forced to attend community college, like so many people I know, when they have much more promise than many students attending the big universities. 

Why desire for economic security is not being met: This person has been working the same job since they were 17 because and can't afford a college education, so they're stuck working 50+ hours a week, barely having enough to get by

More fair situation: Equal access to education for all. It's not fair that some people don't have parents to help them afford college and have to make it on their own, and it's not fair that they have to rely on loans and take the risk of having huge debt and no job after college

Relates to social class: This person has been stuck in a lower class because they can't afford an education and have been working the same job since they were 17! It's nearly impossible for social mobility to occur without any education

Chose this Image: The reality of how impossible social mobility is for some people really struck me. It's not fair that some people are born into better situations, while others have to work their butts off just to get enough groceries, not daring to hope for a college education

Why desire for economic security is not being met: Forced to work 50-60 hours per week at two jobs and still has to choose between health and paying for mortgage. They have to try and save everything they can while also trying not to fall behind in paying their bills. 

More fair situation: Health insurance for all, jobs for all and the guarantee of social security benefits in the future

relates to social class: this person also is stuck, with no hope for social mobility, but can only hope that they will be able to retire at some point before they die and have the benefits of social security

chose this image: It is amazing how much one person can work and how much they have to take on for their whole family, yet they are guaranteed nothing in the future. No social mobility. No stability in health insurance. 

Why desire for economic security is not being met: Despite having a graduate degree, this person still has to work 3 jobs and is forced to live paycheck to paycheck, while supporting her whole family

More fair situation: It's one thing to say jobs for all, but also to earn what your job deserves and which allows for social mobility. Everyone should have equal opportunity for success. If her passion is teaching, she shouldn't have to hesitate to take a job as a teacher because the wage doesn't match the value of the job  

relates to social class: This person has 3 respectable jobs and is stuck where she's at, living paycheck to paycheck.   

chose this image: The pay of jobs need to actually match their value-she is a teacher who also is an interpreter and braille processor, which are really respectable jobs that influence many people's lives, yet she can hardly provide for her family.