Privilege and Guilt: A Reflection

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Some friends are able to access private cancer treatment, while others see their survival chances increase on growing NHS waiting lists.

False

People in a friendship group can have children because they can afford childcare.

True

The article discusses the impact of wealth gap on relationships.

True

Samira wants her sister back.

False

The book 'Tenants' by Vicky Spratt is sold for £9.99 at guardianbookshop.com.

False

Shelley is a single mother earning around £15,000 a month.

False

Stephen mentions that most of his friends are from diverse backgrounds.

False

The text mentions that politicians in Britain have historically emphasized the importance of wealth accumulation for working people.

True

Stephen expresses guilt over his privilege but acknowledges his fortune.

True

The text compares Britain to a country depicted in novels by Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.

True

Shelley works full-time as a civil servant to make ends meet.

False

Sarah's father advised her to openly share how much he earned with family members.

False

According to Sequeira, wealth inequality does not impact relationships at all.

False

The text implies that when one person earns more than the other, it may lead to a power imbalance in the relationship.

True

The economic strain of wealth inequality on relationships is often openly discussed and recognized.

False

Samira and her brother have very similar experiences with money despite coming from different backgrounds.

False

Shelley's friends all come from similar economic backgrounds.

False

Anna's friends are all struggling financially due to the cost-of-living crisis.

False

Wealth disparity is often discussed more than income disparities within friendship groups.

False

Anna feels lonely and left out because her friends are getting better salary increments than her.

False

The dynamic between Anna and her friends has improved over time.

False

Anna feels embarrassed when her friends offer to pay for things.

True

Wealth gap is not a factor contributing to the change in Anna's self-esteem.

False

Stephen feels guilty because he is less privileged than others.

False

According to the passage, Stephen believes people judge him for being privileged.

False

Savage is concerned that social mobility in Britain might increase due to inflation.

False

Majority of people in the UK have significant wealth assets according to the passage.

False

Wealthier people may have access to personalized solutions for their needs, as per the text.

True

According to the passage, socioeconomic divides are not expected to intensify over time.

False

Explore a thought-provoking introspection on privilege, guilt, and societal perspectives through the eyes of Stephen. The text delves into the complexities of acknowledging one's privilege and navigating friendships and societal expectations.

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