Oprah Winfrey was born into poverty and raised by a single mother,yet today she is one of the richest women in America.According to the textbook,her life story demonstrates that in a class system,the social position we are born into affects our life chances,but our class position is also:
A) based on luck
B) based on looks
C) in some part achieved
D) determined in part by affirmative action for women and racial minorities

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Oprah Winfrey's story demonstrates that while social position at birth may have some impact on life chances, it is also possible for individuals to achieve higher class positions through hard work, determination, and talent. This suggests that class position is at least partly achieved rather than entirely determined by factors beyond the individual's control such as luck, looks, or affirmative action.

Oprah Winfrey Was Born into Poverty and Raised by a Single