Classism: The Unspoken Ism upper class vs lower classes current state in America and how it effects the people who live under these conditions and possibly, what we could do about it.
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Classism: The Unspoken Ism
We have all heard of and discussed racism, sexism, homophobia and many other forms of bigotry, but one thing we have left out of the discussion is the poor. Why are the poor getting poorer while the rich are getting richer? This appears to be a fundamental problem in America today for a number of reasons all of which hinge on the simple question, "If we are the land of opportunity, …
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…governmental ideals and budgets. We can place a higher priority on helping the people rather than paying huge quantities for corporate welfare. We have a lot of small scale examples of how people have overcome their poverty to reach greatness, but that is not necessarily what we are after. We should provide opportunities to all Americans, poor or wealthy, regardless of skin color, sexual orientation, and religion. I think that isn't too much to ask.
…governmental ideals and budgets. We can place a higher priority on helping the people rather than paying huge quantities for corporate welfare. We have a lot of small scale examples of how people have overcome their poverty to reach greatness, but that is not necessarily what we are after. We should provide opportunities to all Americans, poor or wealthy, regardless of skin color, sexual orientation, and religion. I think that isn't too much to ask.
