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Ferdinand Mount

We are also further than ever from equality of opportunity.

Equality

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Ferdinand Mount means that the chances for people to succeed based on their abilities and efforts are now more uneven than before. This suggests that social, economic, or systemic barriers have increased, making it harder for everyone to have a fair start.

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