Posts Tagged ‘Class’
5 Reasons the ‘Poor People Should Get an Education’ Myth Doesn’t Work At All
If you think “get an education” is good advice for low-income people, then you’re missing how this myth is actually hurting poor folks.
Read MoreService Work Is Skilled Work – Get Over It
Think service workers like baristas are “low-skilled” workers who deserve low wages? It’s a common idea, but this info reveals what you’re getting very wrong.
Read MoreIf You Knew Raising the Minimum Wage Wouldn’t Tank the Economy, Why Wouldn’t You Do It?
Think a higher minimum wage would hurt the economy? It’s a common objection – but this info reveals the classist rhetoric that shows up behind it.
Read MoreThe Everyday Comments Revealing Classism in Activist Communities
A moving perspective on the everyday complexities of living in poverty – that shows why we have a lot more work to do to address classism in our movements.
Read More5 Revealing Similarities Between Class Privilege and Greek Mythology
Get some help understanding class privilege by going back to Greek mythology – these well-known myths shed some light on our own class structures.
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