encompass the range of narratives that are open to a child in Israel — every child, of whatever sex, origin, race or religion. The national average earnings is the best basis for realizing this goal. The choice of any other basis on the exclusive ground that the injured infant belongs to a certain group signifies adherence to the as-sumption that the vocational opportunities that exist in Israel are not open – and never will be open in the future - to a child of that group. This denial has no factual or normative ground. It might itself create a discriminatory reality. It might turn out to be a self-fulfilling prophecy. But the ‘glass ceiling’ can be broken — many have proved this to be true — and even if for some members of society this prospect is more difficult...

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