As a small child, Kirby was read many stories about his society's emphasis on the equal treatment of all individuals and ability to pursue their individual desires. However, when Kirby was looking for a job, he noticed that individuals with higher credentials were more likely to get jobs he could do as well. Kirby encountered the ______ culture of his society in his job search.

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The "real" culture refers to the actual practices and behaviors that occur in society, which may differ from the "ideal" culture, or the values and norms that society claims to uphold. Kirby's experience reflects the real culture, where job opportunities are influenced by credentials despite the ideal of equal treatment.

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