Classism or Class-based Discrimination
Classism is differential treatment based on social class or perceived social class. Classism is the systematic oppression of subordinated class groups to advantage and strengthen the dominant class groups. It’s the systematic assignment of characteristics of worth and ability based on social class.
That includes:
- individual attitudes and behaviors;
- systems of policies and practices that are set up to benefit the upper classes at the expense of the lower classes, resulting in drastic income and wealth inequality;
- the rationale that supports these systems and this unequal valuing; and
- the culture that perpetuates them
Classism is held in place by a system of beliefs and cultural attitudes that ranks people according to economic status, family lineage, job status, level of education, and other divisions.
Performing Arts Resources
- O’Brien, D. (2020). Class and the problem of inequality in Theatre. Studies in Theatre and Performance, 40(3), 242–250. https://doi.org/10.1080/14682761.2020.1807212
- Schneider, A. (2004, July). Teaching drama in a rural setting: A comedy of errors in three acts. English Journal, 93(6), 62-64. ProQuest Document ID: 237292071
CODE Resources
- If I Had $100 – Grade 4 Drama – Public
- Financial Literacy and Inequities in the Distribution of Wealth – Grade 4 Drama – Public
- In the Souls of the People – Workshop by Jonothan Neelands based on the Grapes of Wrath – J/I/S Drama – Members Only
- Financial Literacy and Money Messages in Popular Music – Grade 7/8 Drama – Public
- Financial Literacy and Personal Responsibility in Times of Financial Crisis – Grade 9/10 Drama – Public
- Clowning for Change – Grade 9 Drama – Members Only
- Financial Literacy: Needs Versus Wants – Grade 7-10 Dance – Public
- Safe Way Home – Intermediate Drama – Public
- Financial Literacy through Theatre of the Oppressed Techniques – Grade 11/12 Drama – Public
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