Learning about Economic Class and Fairness

Big Picture: Economic Class is Real

100

Classism is the system of economic inequity and bias against _____.

- lower class

- low-income families and individuals

200

Children in low-income families may contain low self-esteem because they absorb ____ views or opinions about themselves or others regarding socioeconomic status.

- subjective

- negative

300

In the US, the biggest predictor of economic success is _____.

the socioeconomic class you are born in

Attitudes and Ideas around Economic Class

100

Children may perceive differences in clothing, cars, homes, and belongings as indicators of ______

- Wealth

- Class

- Economic Class 

200

Children initially identify ____ and ____ based on superficial cues. 

- Rich and poor 

- Wealth and poverty 

300

Children begin to associate ______ status with shared activities and lifestyles.

- economic

- wealth

- income

Strats and Activities

100

Work at home is ____ work

Real

200

Families have ____ levels of access to resources such as time and money

Varying

300

Approach children with a ____ ____ ____

Strengths-based approach

Classism in the Early Education Profession

100

Early Educators are paid ____ than K-12 teachers. 

less 

200

Higher class families have ____ influence in the classroom. 

greater 

300

Educators often have a ____ mindset when working with low-income families. 

Deficit thinking