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Originally Posted by DionTheDman
The point remains the same though -- even a prospective lack of exposure doesn't necessarily result in or may not even increase the likelihood that one might lose the ability to empathize with those less fortunate or able-bodied.
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And I agree with that, I'm just thinking of potential consequences. I searched for some studies but haven't seen anything(and it's probably a tough thing to study). I know the person to ask though, I might have a subject for their next paper!
I did find this interesting bit out of the UK:
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What particularly defines British private education is its extreme social exclusivity. Only about 6% of the UK’s school population attend such schools, and the families accessing private education are highly concentrated among the affluent.
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The statistics also tell a story. The proportion of prominent people in every area who have been educated privately is striking, in some cases grotesque. From judges (74% privately educated) through to MPs (32%), the numbers tell us of a society where bought educational privilege also buys lifetime privilege and influence. “
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So these positioning of power are highly populated by graduates of the private system. Thus, a distinct advantage.