Readings for Diversity and Social Justice defines class as:
"a relative social ranking based on income, wealth, education, status, and power" (Leondar-Wright and Yeskel 2007, 314).It other words, class is a ranking given by society based on various socio-economic standards.
Merriam-Webster defines classism as:
"prejudice or discrimiation based on class" (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classism)In other words, classism is discrimination based on these socio-economic societal rankings.
Readings for Diversity and Social Justice goes on to say that for many years, Americans didn't like to talk about class - it was somewhat of a taboo subject. But now, with the impending economic collapse and breakdown of American economic classes, it is no longer "subversive" to discuss class and economic status.
The purpose of this blog is to talk about class in a way that it hasn't been talked about - where do we see classism? Is there classism in education?
Over the course of the next several weeks we will unravel these questions and would like your input! Please feel free to comment, and in your comment let us know if you are a student (including grade level), parent, or educator.
Education plays a major role when it comes to classism in America. If you make a certain amount of money you live in a specif area according to where you live usely or where you at least comfortable. That being said there is probably a specific social structure in that population. The kids learn how to act through the rules and regulation of the schools which is a preliminary make up of the society they will eventually become a part of and assume their rightful social status.
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