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Ridgewood NJ, Sports in America are often hailed as a level playing field where talent and grit outshine background. But in 2025, the reality is far different. From childhood to adulthood, socioeconomic status shapes which sports you play, which athletic cultures feel welcoming, and even how you consume sports as a fan. The games we love reveal invisible lines of class division, from the equipment-heavy world of hockey to the elite realms of golf and polo. This deep dive explores how sports mirror America’s social class hierarchy, why it matters, and which sports remain accessible to all.
Continue reading The Hidden Divide: How Sports Expose America’s Social Class Hierarchy in 2025
