Posts Tagged ‘Class’
9 Ways Privileged People Can Reduce the Negative Impact of Gentrification
What many of us see is a subtle, nuanced version of gentrification, in which not every change is bad and there aren’t any obvious heroes or villains. But just because something doesn’t look like a problem doesn’t mean it’s not a problem. So we can choose to enjoy the colorful, “revitalized” façade of our shiny new neighborhoods – or we can peek behind the curtain.
Read More5 Facts About Youth Homelessness That We Overlook
The problem of youth homelessness is not often addressed. And when the media does bring attention to it, the discussion is often clouded by victim-blaming, misinformation, and an unfair representation of the situation. So let’s set the record straight with these five important facts about the real lives of the homeless youth population in the United States.
Read More10 Reasons Why Labor Unions Matter
Labor unions are a feminist issue: It doesn’t get more feminist than battling the gender and race wage gaps, advocating for paid parental leave, and empowering lower-income workers. Check out this cartoon by Barry Deutsch, which perfectly demonstrates how arguments against labor unions don’t stand a chance in feminist discourse.
Read MoreWhy Judging People for Buying Unhealthy Food Is Classist
US society is very concerned with how poor people (or people we assume are poor) spend money on food. The truth is, though, we rarely have all the facts when we judge people. This writer breaks down the classism behind these judgements and shows us how we can do better.
Read MoreThe Wage Gap Has Everything to Do With Sexism (Even Though People Think It Doesn’t)
It may seem pretty obvious that the considerable gender wage gap in this country is an issue of institutionalized sexism. And yet, there are those who argue that women get paid less than men because they “make different choices than men.” Here’s a comic for anyone who’s ever tried to make that argument.
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