Classism
which of the following is an example of classism?
A. Joe doesn't get hired for a job because he doesn't have a car
B. Joe doesn't get hired for a job because he is 70 years old
C. Joe doesn't get hired for a job because he is Asian.
A
feeling represented in the media is an example of...
white privilege
Jane comes to a job interview in a full face of makeup, wearing a tight dress and heels, has a solid resume and gives great answers to interview questions. Jake comes to the interview wearing casual clothes, does not have as much experience, but he gets the job. Why is this?
Jane was not taken seriously because of how she dressed, and ultimately was not chosen for the job because she was a woman.
in the workplace, or older people (60+) or younger people (younger than 30) typically discriminated against more frequently?
older
name a few ways our campus could be more inclusive towards individuals with disabilities
ramps, moving vending machines away from elevators, installing more elevators, creating an easier way to move from building to building
what is the stereotype people associate with being on food stamps?
too lazy to get a job
how can you be an ally against racism?
education, support, recognizing your own privilege
in what ways does sexism prevent women from succeeding?
not taken seriously, looked down upon, babied/talked to like she isn't as smart as everyone else
is mental illness considered an invisible disability?
yes!
what are the social classes?
upper class
upper middle class
lower middle class
working class
poor
what are things people of color have to be cognizant of when getting pulled over by the police (based on previous encounters)
moving too quickly, reaching for things, speaking in a certain tone, asking questions, narrating every move they make, so much more
how can age discrimination be prevented in the workplace?
stop stereotyping older applicants, do not require a birthdate to be listed, stay away from age related questions, evaluate the individual based on their strengths applicable to the workplace
in the social class ladder we talked about in class, who wants the middle and lower class to be distracted so they don't realize what is really going on?
Upper class/ the 1%
why is society so afraid of aging?
the goal in America is to be desirable (and have characteristics that align with what we think of as desirable) especially for women