Social Class in America
The percentage of people are in the middle class.
(+- 5%)
52%
"Say hello to my little friend!"
Scarface
This state is currently experiencing the worst fire in its history.
California
Percentage of Grinnellians who receive financial aid. (+- 5%)
87%
Song 1
Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood & The Destroyers
The number of distinct classes in the U.S.
6 (upper class, new money, middle class, working class, working poor, poverty level)
"Hasta la vista, baby."
Terminator 2
Regarding money for a border wall, Trump said it would be a "good time to do" this.
A shutdown
Number of Questbridge partner colleges.
39
Song 2
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
The portion of Americans who are said to be near poverty.
1/3
"Mama says, 'Stupid is as stupid does.'"
Forrest Gump
This was found off the coast of Argentina after going missing in November 2017.
A submarine
Admissions policy that was recently reinstated regarding financial aid.
need blind admissions
Song 3
La Isla Bonita - Madonna
The percentage of the homeless population who are mentally ill.
20-25%
"You is kind. You is smart. You is important."
The Help
In France one person died and 100 were injured while protesting this.
Fuel tax
Low income students at Grinnell have distinctive differences in their relationships with peers and professors, yet do not differ from other students in terms of __.
GPA, retention rate, belonging
Song 4
Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
The first National Housing Act was created in this year and served this purpose.
1934, created color coded maps to distinguish neighborhoods based primarily on race and social class.
"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings."
It's a Wonderful Life
An Australian woman was arrested on November 11th for placing needles in this food.
Strawberries
According to Tim Burnette's research, there are two classes of poor: the doubly disadvantaged and the __ poor.
Privileged
Song 5
What You Know - Two Door Cinema Club