Saturday, July 30, 2016

Rampant Classism Built into our System

class·ism
ˈklasˌizəm/
noun
noun: classism

prejudice against or in favor of people belonging to a particular social class.

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Class Action What Is Classism
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Classism is differential treatment based on social class or perceived social class. Classism is the systematic oppression of subordinated class groups to advantage and strengthen the dominant class groups. It's the systematic assignment of characteristics of worth and ability based on social class.
Class discrimination - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Class discrimination, also known as classism, is prejudice or discrimination on the basis of social class. It includes individual attitudes, behaviors, systems of policies, and practices that are set up to benefit the upper class at the expense of the lower class.
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Classism | Definition of Classism by Merriam-Webster
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unfair treatment of people because of their social or economic class. Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary. Examples: classism in a sentence.

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