Transcript Leadership Generational Comparison Game

Diversity
Classism
Presented by
Janette De La Rosa Ducut, Ed.D.
Training Manager
Principles of Community
Race/Ethnicity
Age
Religion
Politics
Gender
Sexual Orientation
National Origin
Physical Ability
Definition
\ ‘klas \
Relative status according to
income, power, and/or position
Ancient Roman
Citizenship
Nobles
Equestrians
Commons
Slaves
Chinese
Four occupations
Scholar
Farmer
Artisan
Merchant
Indian
Caste System
Priests
Warriors
and Rulers
Traders
Laborers
Outcasts
American
Capitalism
Lower
Middle
Upper
Compare your income
Third fifth
$84,016 or more
Fourth fifth
$53,163 to $84,016
Third fifth
$33,378 to $53,162
Second fifth
$17,917 to $33,377
Lowest fifth
$00,000 to $17,916
\ ‘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
Physical
Support
Mental
Role Models
Spiritual
Hidden Rules
Hidden Rules of Class
Should 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.