Diversity Classism

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DiversityClassism

• Presented by
• Janette De La Rosa Ducut, Ed.D.
• Training Manager

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Principles of Community

• Race/Ethnicity
• Age
• Religion
• Politics

• Gender
• Sexual Orientation
• National Origin
• Physical Ability

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Definition

• \ klas \
• Relative status according toincome, power,
  and/or position

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Ancient RomanCitizenship
Nobles
Commons
Equestrians
Slaves
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ChineseFour occupations
Scholar
Farmer
Merchant
Artisan
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IndianCaste System
Priests
Warriorsand Rulers
Outcasts
Traders
Laborers
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AmericanCapitalism
Lower
Upper
Middle
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• \ kla si- z?m \
• Systematic oppression of people on the basis of
  social or economic class

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Compare your income
Third fifth 84,016 or more
Fourth fifth 53,163 to 84,016
Third fifth 33,378 to 53,162
Second fifth 17,917 to 33,377
Lowest fifth 00,000 to 17,916
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• \ kla si- z?m \
• Systematic oppression of people on the basis of
  social or economic class

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Poverty

• is the extent to which an individual does
  without resources

Mental
Spiritual
Financial
Emotional
Physical
Support
Role Models
Hidden Rules
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Hidden Rules of Class

• Should we teach people how to be successful
  within each class?
• Do you agree/disagree?
• Is poverty a choice?

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Standing
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Classist Comments

• Well, if she was smart, she wouldn't be a
  waitress.
• "Of course I am going to be patronizing to
  workers, I'm educated.
• "Those homeless people like being homeless they
  choose to be that way
• "Why should I listen to anything you say what
  have you got to show for yourself?
• "I remember when that outfit used to be in style.
  I loved it. I gave mine to my cleaning woman.
• "You better simplify these statements if you want
  them to understand" spoken about the poor in
  need.