Who is in it and key trends from 1970 to 2023
Socioeconomic status—and how it shapes our working lives—is an underappreciated dynamic in organizations
Class migrants report lower levels of belonging in the workplace, feel disadvantaged by lack of knowledge about the “rules of the game” in a corporate office, and are less often seen as a “good fit” due to arbitrary measures.
...research suggests that people who move away from their roots can find the experience challenging. This is especially true if colleagues and employers are not supportive.
Class diversity has been a blind spot for many colleges. Will that now change? (Access through UAB Libraries requires you create a free account.)
Definition from the Open Education Sociology Dictionary:
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Why do social workers need to understand class-related issues?
Social class influences many aspects of a person's life, including opportunities for social mobility, health outcomes, and access to services. Social workers recognize that class disparities often contribute to systemic inequalities and can also impact one's mental health, social relationships, and overall well-being. Social workers advocate for social justice by challenging class-based inequalities and promoting policies and interventions that reduce poverty, increase access to resources, and support upward mobility for individuals and communities.
Additional Resources
In the decade since the Great Recession, many American cities and towns have bounced back. But for some small and mid-size cities that were once hubs for innovation and manufacturing, economic recovery has remained elusive. FRONTLINE and ProPublica ask why....
A documentary film examining poverty, the dignity of low-income Americans, and its impact on working people living on the edge of economic insecurity in rural America.
In Sickness and in Wealth is 1 of a 4 part series, Unnatural Causes, that "sounds the alarm about our huge and disturbing socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in health." What are the connections between healthy bodies, healthy bank accounts and skin color?
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