Self Confidence from Class
Self confidence, which is majorly influenced by social class, is a major factor in how one's education progresses. People with lower social classes tend to have the least amount of self confidence and can feel generally incompetent or unprepared (Warren). People belonging to lower social classes also struggle to stay involved in the classroom, know how to get help, and find a sense of belonging, but they also generally understand the worth of college, are prepared to give a staggering amount of effort if needed, and are very perseverant. On the other hand, those in the upper class can have trouble feeling sympathy to other classes, a lack of knowledge of the issues of others, and are embarrassed about their wealth, but are usually confident, prepared, and ready to take necessary risks. The middle class is home to an intermediate range that lies between the two border classes. They are commonly moderately prepared, partly confident, and are willing to put in effort if needed.
Self Confidence from Race
For the most part, social class affects people's education similarly to the way that race does. Those in the minority will behave like those from the lower social class, because them being in the minority can make them feel unwelcome in society and therefore lowers their self confidence. Likewise, those in the majority of the population based on race will have more self confidence due to them feeling a sense of fitting in. There are several situations that are specific to race, however, and can vary depending upon the situation. For example, students with certain backgrounds such as Native American can be shocked while learning American history when they learn about how brutal Americans can be towards certain races. This may awaken some fear and uncertainty about whether or not people today will judge them on their race. Although race can impact one's education in countless fields, race generally affects self confidence much like social class does, and both factors can have far reaching effects in terms of one's education.