Posts Tagged ‘Class’
How a Lack of Access to Lawyers Sets the Poor Up for Failure
Does “equal justice for all” really describe the US legal system? This attorney explains how the cards are stacked against you if you’re not wealthy – and what it’s going to take to change it.
Read More4 Ways Latinxs Perpetuate Classism in Our Communities
Have you ever met someone who treated Latinx culture like this author’s classmate did? Here are some of the ways Latinxs with class (and often education) privilege can cause harm through classism.
Read MoreThis Is Why Poor People Can (And Should) Have Nice Things
“Why do homeless people have cell phones?” Sound familiar? There’s a popular myth that poor people shouldn’t, and can’t, have “nice things.” These reasons why they do put that myth to rest.
Read MoreAre You Poor, or Just Broke? 3 Ways to Tell the Difference
The difference between being poor and being broke is important. Here’s why it matters if you recognize that difference – and how to tell what language is right for you.
Read MoreWhat I Learned About Bias From 4 Years Working at McDonald’s
“McDonald’s is supposed to be a job for people who can’t do anything else.” When this author realized she’d internalized dehumanizing stereotypes about her job, she learned a valuable lesson in empathy.
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