Describe the Horatio Alger myth. Based on your own experience discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the myth for both men and women.. Sociology

According to the textbook the Horatio Alger Myth is the principle that anybody can in advance if they (both men and women) only try hard enough and it inspires those individuals to strive to get ahead (Henslin, 2017). It also bounces out the responsibility for different failure from society as an individual. To be honest I believe that in the myth because I have seen numerous of people that was poor or down on their luck and started to come up through their hard work (finding a job), dedication, and constantly working towards their goal in order to succeed in life. I believe that the strengths and weaknesses of the myth for both men and women are both can move up the social ladder through determination however no weakness is their will to push forward.