One big connection between the 1930s and today is that both times faced major economic challenges. In the 1930s, it was the Great Depression. Today, many people still struggle with jobs, housing, and rising costs. In both cases, the government stepped in to try to help through programs and support systems. The New Deal helped a lot of people, but not everyone was treated equally. People with more money or who were white often got better access to programs. Many jobs from the New Deal went to men, while women were often left out or given lower paying work. Black Americans and other people of color were often given worse jobs or were left out of programs completely. Native American people got some support, but it still didn’t give them full control over their land or lives. People with disabilities were often ignored because the programs focused more on those who were seen as able to work. So while the New Deal helped many, it also showed how race, gender, class, heritage, and disability shaped who got the most help and who didn’t.