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.