Discuss the causes and consequences of income inequality, and possible solutions to reduce this disparity. While writing consider the unintended consequences that income inequality has on social mobility in America. How do we navigate their circumstances?

Money and Class: Money dictates class. In Fitzgerald’s novel, there are three real classes, but the
third one is subtle and is largely ignored. We have the “Old Money”: those like Tom and Daisy
Buchanan, Jordan Baker, and Nick Carraway. The “Old Money” largely live in the East Egg. We also
have the “New Money”: Gatsby. Whilst Nick is “Old Money,” he lives in the West Egg with Gatsby.
The third class is arguably the “No Money”: George and Myrtle Wilson can be considered of this
class. Myrtle tries to escape this class through her affair with Tom Buchanon, but this only gets her
killed. George hopes to Move West to escape this class, but his dream dies with Myrtle.
Wealth inequality is higher in the United States than in almost any other developed country and has
risen for much of the past 60 years. In a nation that professes that those who work hard and play by
the rules should be rewarded with social and economic upward mobility, these persistent disparities
are a stark reminder that, as a society, we have not achieved this goal.
Social issues profoundly impact individuals and communities, and examining these problems through
writing can help raise awareness.
Essay Prompt:
Income inequality: Discuss the causes and consequences of income inequality, and
possible solutions to reduce this disparity. While writing consider the unintended
consequences that income inequality has on social mobility in America. How do
individuals navigate their circumstances?
Requirements:
 At least 850 words
 Introduction that mentions your topic that you will be discussing and ends with a clear thesis
that addresses the above topic.
 Body of at least three paragraphs. Each body paragraph must have a clear topic sentence at
the beginning of the paragraph (Don’t use quotes or questions as topic sentences.) Each
paragraph needs to use a combination of quotes and paraphrases from the texts as support for
your points. You must use MLA documentation.
 You will need a minimum of three sources
 Use transitions within paragraphs as you move from point to point and between paragraphs as
you move from paragraph to paragraph.
 A brief conclusion.
 Use present tense.
 Write in third person (no I, we, or you)
 Proofread carefully.
 Avoid long quotes.
 Follow all MLA guidelines for essay that includes a Works Cited page.