Contrast is the type of transition that is being used in the given passage.
It is showing a difference of not agreeing yet understanding between the author and the person that she's referring to.
Contrast transition words are transitional phrases/words that show contrasting relation<span> of two ideas. They are also used to emphasize negative and positive ideas. Some of the common contrast transition words are:
</span><span>A clear difference
But
Conflicting viewpoint
Despite
Even so/ Even though
For all that
However
In another way
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Broder wrote about the Gateway to College program and the benefits it has for drop-out students. He argues for an education system that is modeled after the Gateway<span> to College program. He informs his readers about the privileges or advantages of how the program is structured. He also stated in his writing that the Gateway experiment suggests that even teenagers with few academic credits, grade-point averages and some personal problems, the challenge of a tough curriculum can be a path to success.</span><span> </span>
Social and political problems such as discrimination, violence, inequality, conflict, insecurity, poverty and environmental damage are just some of the challenges that are creating a human rights crisis across the region
Some different people sacrifice people as they think it will bring them good luck.