1. Diversity Classism Presented by Janette De La Rosa Ducut, Ed.D. Training Manager

2. Principles of Community Race/Ethnicity Age Religion Politics Gender Sexual Orientation National Origin Physical Ability

3. Definition \ ‘klas \ Relative status according to income, power, and/or position

4. Nobles Ancient Roman Citizenship CommonsEquestriansSlaves

5. ScholarFarmer Artisan Merchant Chinese Four occupations

6. Priests Warriors and Rulers Traders Laborers Outcasts Indian Caste System

7. American Capitalism Lower Middle Upper

8. \ ‘kla – si- zƏm \ Systematic oppression of people on the basis of social or economic class

13. 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

14. \ ‘kla – si- zƏm \ Systematic oppression of people on the basis of social or economic class

16. Poverty …is the extent to which an individual does without resources FinancialEmotional MentalSpiritual PhysicalSupportRole Models Hidden Rules

18. Hidden Rules of Class Should we teach people how to be successful within each class? Do you agree/disagree? Is poverty a choice?

19. Standing

20. 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.