Socio-economic Status
In your own words, define Socioeconomic Status
Socioeconomic Status is the standing or classification of an individual or group. It is often measured as a combination of education, income, and occupation
In your own words, define Culture
Social Behavior and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups.
In your own words, define Aging
The sequential or progressive change in a person that leads to an increased risk of debility, disease, and death
In your own words, define Disability
A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
In your own words, define Citizenship
A citizen is a participatory member of a political community. Citizenship is gained by meeting the legal requirements of a national, state, or local government
How does your Socioeconomic Status affect your life
Debt
Wealth
Opportunity
Education
How does Culture affect your life
Language
Values
Customs
Religion
Family
How have you seen Age affect someones life
Health issues
Ageism
Opportunity
Maturity
Stereotypes
How have you seen or experienced Disabiltiy, either Mental or Physical
Opportunities
Education
Work
Stereotypes
Accessibility
How have you seen Citizenship affect people
Work
Transportation
Stereotypes
Deportation
Family
Resources
What resources are in the community and on campus in regards to Socioeconomic Status
Racers Helping Racers
Needline
Career Closet
Hope Calloway
Soup for the Soul
Angels Community Clinic
What resources are in the community and on campus in regards to Culture
Office of IDEA
OMI- Office of Multicultural Initiatives
Black Student Council
Multicultural Student Round Table
PRIDE Center
What resources are in the community and on campus in regards to Age
Needline
West Kentucky Allied Service
Calloway County Family Resources Center
Center for Accessible Living
What resources are in the community and on campus in regards to Disability
Center for Accessibility
Merryman House
Student Disibitlies Services
West Kentucky Allied Services
What resources are in the community and on campus in regards to Citizenship
DACA Hotline
English as a Second Language Resources
In what ways can you take personal accountability for the way you respond to Socioeconomic Status differences
Advocating for a Living Wage
Making the effort to hear the experiences of people of other socioeconomic statuses
Acknowledging your privilege when it comes to how one spends money
In what ways can you take personal accountability for the way you respond to Culture Differences
Understanding Cultural Appropriation / Not Participating in Cultural Appropriation
Learning about and appreciating other cultures
Acknowledging Biases that may come from your own cultural beliefs
In what ways can you take personal accountability for the way you respond to Age Differences
Confronting Stereotypes about aging
Understanding that age doesn't define maturity
Aging is natural
Everyone achieves milestones at their own rates
In what ways can you take personal accountability for the way you respond to different Disabilities (mental & physical)
Understanding, not all disabilities are visible
People aren't defined by their Disabilities
People with Disabilities have the right to individuality and autonomy
Disability stereotypes
In what ways can you take personal accountability for the way you respond to Citizenship differences
Confronting negative stereotypes about undocumented immigrants
Understanding immigration requirements and limitations
Misinformation about using resources
How can you advocate and take action to fight against poverty
Donate to community or non-profits
Contact elected officials about policy changes
Educate people about misinformation and stereotypes
How can you advocate and take action to fight against
Help stop/callout cultural appropriation
Lift up the voices of minority groups
Inviting other people with different cultural identities to participate and be involved
How can you advocate and take action to fight against Ageism
Spend time with different age groups/generations
Educate yourself on how age affects people differently
Fight to protect human rights for all ages
How can you advocate and take action to fight against Ableism
Volunteer for organizations that provide services to disabled individuals
Push for greater accessibility
Don't use ableist labels and expressions
How can you advocate and take action to fight against anti-immigrant beliefs
Fight for human rights to be respected in ICE Detention centers
Advocate for more reasonable and timely Citizenship processes
Challenging expectations of immigrants to assimilate to American cultures