No, but considering that self taught programmers are considered to be good enough to hire on like any other programmer, I'd say we've made some progress. That c

No, but considering that self taught programmers are considered to be good enough to hire on like any other programmer, I'd say we've made some progress. That can move someone away from a low wage job and into a salaried job. This can mean that their kids can get a better education. This means the kids get a better job starting and the grandkids get an even better start. It might take a few generations, but working hard can bring you up the ladder.