“It’s as Backawards as Can Be”: Things in American Culture That Make No Sense to the Rest of the World

There has been a lot of buzz online lately about nepo babies in Hollywood. The thing is, nepotism has always been around. Not just in Hollywood but everywhere. The American Dream gives everyone the impression that if we work hard enough, we can pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and be super successful. That’s not always what happens.

A lot of times, someone’s success is based on pure luck and who they know. This isn’t special to America. Nepotism happens everywhere. Unfortunately, gatekeeping is part of our society. Some people can navigate around it to find success, but not everyone can get past these barriers. Frankly, it’s kind of a bummer.