DiversityClassismPresented byPresented by
Janette De La Rosa Ducut, Ed.D.Janette De La Rosa Ducut, Ed.D.Training ManagerTraining Manager
Principles of Community
Race/Ethnicity
Age
Religion
Politics
Gender
Sexual Orientation
National Origin
Physical Ability
Definition
\ ‘klas \Relative status according toincome, power, and/or position
Nobles
Ancient RomanCitizenship
CommonsEquestrians Slaves
Scholar Farmer Artisan Merchant
ChineseFour occupations
Priests
Warriorsand Rulers
TradersLaborers
Outcasts
IndianCaste System
AmericanCapitalism
Lower Middle Upper
Compare your income
Second fifth $17,917 to $33,377
Lowest fifth $00,000 to $17,916
Fourth fifth $53,163 to $84,016
Third fifth $33,378 to $53,162
Third fifth $84,016 or more
\ ‘kla – si- zƏm \
Systematic oppression of people on the basis of social or economic class
Poverty…is the extent to which an individual does
without resources
Financial Emotional Mental Spiritual
Physical Support Role Models Hidden Rules
Hidden Rules of ClassShould we teach people how to be successful within each class?
Do you agree/disagree?
Is poverty a choice?
Standing
Classist Comments“Well, if she was smart, she wouldn't be
a waitress.”"Of course I am going to be patronizing
to workers, I'm educated.“"Those homeless people like being
homeless; they choose to be that way”
"Why should I listen to anything you say — what have you got to show for yourself?“
"I remember when that outfit used to be in style. I loved it. I gave mine to my cleaning woman.“
"You better simplify these statements if you want them to understand" — spoken about the poor in need.
