>Even when it isn't stated explicitly, society and culture communicates that message. You wouldn't guess that from looking at young-people dominated forums (e.

>Even when it isn't stated explicitly, society and culture communicates that message. You wouldn't guess that from looking at young-people dominated forums (e.g. reddit). The overt message constantly pounded in is that you can't get ahead by trying because everything is rigged (votes are bought, etc). So if that's what's stated in the school system, it's definitely not sinking in.