Posts Tagged ‘Class’
Spend Money Like an Activist: A Guide for Politically Conscious Buying
It’s no secret that money is exchanged at uncomfortably high rates throughout the US, and the more politically savvy among us might begin to wonder how our dollars can make a difference for social change. Thankfully, several effective strategies exist for us to pick and choose from, depending on our own personal situations and how we want to activate a plan.
Read MoreJosé vs Joe: Who Gets a Job?
In a perfect world, the most qualified applicants would gain the attention of those responsible for filling job openings. But that’s not the world we live in. Something as simple as a non-White sounding name can immediately reduce your chances of getting hired. Watch what happened when one man decided to change only one letter of his resume, going from José to Joe.
Read More7 Reasons Why Gentrification Hurts Communities of Color
Many times when wealthy people move into a low-income neighborhood, they truly want to help. Oftentimes, they even start community programs and become leaders in the community, often through beautification projects. And while I get why this seems to be good at first glance, it really isn’t. Gentrification hurts communities of color, and these are some of the ways how.
Read MoreCalling Out America’s Racist, Broken Prison System
The function of the US prison system is to rehabilitate prisoners — or at least it’s supposed to be. Nowadays, it seems like the federal prison system is more devoted to saving money than they are to taking care of inmates. But don’t take our word for it. Watch John Oliver (and special guests) explain just how messed up our prison system has become over the years.
Read More7 Reasons Why Class Is a Feminist Issue
People often discuss class as if it’s independent from other forms of oppression. But class is at the heart of feminist work – here are some important points on how.
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