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class discrimination

Inspiring examples of legal protections from classism

March 1, 2013 by Traverse City Rice and Roses Human Rights Project 4 Comments

At least two cities make it illegal to discriminate on the basis of class, and we’re determined to add one more. The Traverse City Rice and Roses group’s goal is to convince the Traverse City Human Rights Board that class should be included as a protected category, like race, gender, ability, age, and sexual orientation. […]

Filed Under: Dismantlng Classism, Politics and Class Tagged With: activism, class discrimination, classism

“Is This for a Rental?”

July 13, 2012 by Lita Kurth 2 Comments

Ever gone to a hardware store to buy a toilet, sink, or door and have the salesperson ask, “Is this for yourself, or for a rental?”? We all know that if it’s for ourselves, the owners of property, we’ll be wanting something nicer, better-made, more durable, more functional and often more efficient. If it’s for […]

Filed Under: Classism, Classism in Everyday Life, Classism in social services, Classism in the Economy, Money, Politics and Class, Poverty Tagged With: anti-smoking laws, class cultures, class discrimination, Class Matters, classism, home ownership, housing laws, kids, leases, low-wage jobs, owning class, renters, renters' rights, smoking, Working Class Studies Association

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