Preface
My family name is Karpinos and we are often referred to as “the Karps.” My parents always taught my brothers and me the power of determination and the concepts of setting goals and striving to achieve them. Being the youngest of three and the only girl, I was constantly trying to keep up with my brothers. They are both strong students and athletes, so as I got older, I always felt like the guppy lost in the sea of Karps.
Me and my brothers Marc and Brett
As I tried to keep up with them and find myself, I found out the harsh realities of this world. I found out that this world is full of unfair advantages. Being the only girl in my family has shown me the advantages given to men, solely based on gender. I am constantly underestimated because I am a female. Aside from family, the community in which I was raised has also shown me the unfairness of the world. I grew up in a privileged neighborhood. I went to a top high school and was bless with a vast majority of opportunity. This has shown me the advantages of having a quality education and living in an upper social class. These life experiences have instilled in me the urge to make a change.
Login