I grew up living in an upper-middle class neighborhood. Sure we went through rough times, like when I lived with my mom, but who doesn't. In fact I still live in an upper-middle class neighborhood. I'm going to a private school next year with quite the price tag, I have all the name brand clothes and purses and shoes I could ask for, and my family goes out to eat quite often. Read More »
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Socioeconomic Class
By big_dreamer - Posted on April 16th, 2008
Tagged: bourgeoisie
• capitalism
• class
• discrimination
• power
• prestige
• proliteriat
• Socioeconomic status
• wealth
• welfare
• working class
• Broad prosperity
Socoioeconomic status is a difference in the distribution of wealth, power, and prestige. Originally understood as the difference between capitalists (the bourgeoisie) and the working class (the proliteriat), “socioeconomic stratification is not a cultural universal; it arose with the earliest states… which first appeared in Mesopotamia, according to anthropologist Morton Fried. Read More »
The Extension of Classism and Capitalism
By jloigman - Posted on April 2nd, 2008
It seems as though everyday is one step closer towards pure capitalism and thus an inherent increase in inequality and socioeconomic disparity. This has long been seen with the public education system, especially following the controversial No Child Left Behind Act. Read More »
But it does matter.
By sonja - Posted on March 13th, 2008
Tagged: class
• money
• statistics
• voting
• wealth
• Broad prosperity
• Shared responsibility
• Effective government
• Better future
If you're of age, you need to vote. No excuses. This is one of the most important elections of our time. Everyone needs to have their voices heard.
How do People Have MORE TIME in College?
By JMondillo - Posted on March 3rd, 2008
03 March 2008
Before I came to college I would always hear about how much more time you have in college than in high school. I would like to contradict that statement.
If you have more time in college, it may be because you have fewer classes and do no extra curricular activities including working. Read More »
Stupidity in the classroom
By Misha925 - Posted on February 29th, 2008
For the past week, I have noticed that many of my classmates don't really go to school for the right reasons and some of them could really care less about their education. Everyday this week, my classmates cause drama in the classroom and they are always trying to pick a fight with someone. It seems like they try to keep up trouble and this has become a distraction in my learning environment. Read More »
The Class of 2009
By x3ohsoosweet - Posted on February 25th, 2008
It has been brought to my attention that the class of 2009 (currently Juniors in high school) will be the largest graduating class in U.S. history. As a class member, I ,myself, feel pressured. Why you ask? Read More »
Mere Naiveté?
By tokgabi - Posted on February 10th, 2008
There are three groups of things I live for in life: (one) people whom I care for, (two) food, and (three) the arts. The latter, of which being the vector of thought. Read More »
