Why is classism is so accepted in the UK, when it's the British working class that built modern Britain?
The disdain and dehumanisation aimed at lads in tracksuits, gold, and caps - the classic white, working-class British outfit, is absurd.
HumanEarth · F
That not just in London that's everywhere
Job hiring and workplace bias: Applicants from “poor” backgrounds being viewed as less competent, less professional, or less likely to “fit,” even when qualifications are the same.
Networking and social access: People being favored for opportunities because they have connections through wealthier schools, neighborhoods, or family networks (“who you know” over “what you know”).
Housing discrimination in practice: Landlords or property managers rejecting applicants with limited credit history, no savings, or certain types of income- despite legal eligibility - because of assumptions about stability.
I face this form of discrimination all the time, because I refuse to use and get a cellphone
Digital divide: People being excluded from opportunities (jobs, classes, government services) because they can’t consistently afford broadband, a computer, or time/travel to use them.
Job hiring and workplace bias: Applicants from “poor” backgrounds being viewed as less competent, less professional, or less likely to “fit,” even when qualifications are the same.
Networking and social access: People being favored for opportunities because they have connections through wealthier schools, neighborhoods, or family networks (“who you know” over “what you know”).
Housing discrimination in practice: Landlords or property managers rejecting applicants with limited credit history, no savings, or certain types of income- despite legal eligibility - because of assumptions about stability.
I face this form of discrimination all the time, because I refuse to use and get a cellphone
Digital divide: People being excluded from opportunities (jobs, classes, government services) because they can’t consistently afford broadband, a computer, or time/travel to use them.
SnickersDOM · M
@Mindfulness I vaguely remember another account doing this recently, but I forget the username and can't check to see if it's still here
might be a ChavGPT bot accessing SW
oh well, gonna go back to listening to my Lady Sovereign library whilst sipping my Buckfast
might be a ChavGPT bot accessing SW
oh well, gonna go back to listening to my Lady Sovereign library whilst sipping my Buckfast
H1raeth · 41-45, M
It's interesting that the working class pay the average politician £98,599 per year. The poor pay for the rich apparently.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@H1raeth It's not like that at all - and I am by no means wealthy. For everyone rich or poor contributes to the salaries of those in public service.
Further, the MPs' pay is considerably less than that of, for example, the directors of the banks and privatised public utilities. By modern senior-managerial standards it is quite low.
Further, the MPs' pay is considerably less than that of, for example, the directors of the banks and privatised public utilities. By modern senior-managerial standards it is quite low.
The working class is not necessarily represented by the people who you describe. They are just as likely to be the non working class, i.e. the benefit scroungers who do precious little. I see very little classism directed to those who live a productive life. It is instead directed at those who do not live a productive life, those who blight local communities with crime and antisocial behaviour.
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H1raeth · 41-45, M
@AdmiralPrune I'm suing you for saying that okay
ArishMell · 70-79, M
Where has this "classism" word come from. It's always been called simply "class", in Britain anyway. Is it an Americanism?
Even the use of "class" is rare now in Britain except in historical contexts and as a vague category of general careers and resulting wealth. Though the Labour Party and others of like mind do like to waffle about "hard-working familes", as if those on high salaries don't work hard. Even the directors of major industries are "working class" because they are paid to be managers.
Where, too, did you find your peculiar dress stereotype? New York night-clubs?. It may be a fashion in some circles, but I have seen and still see many "working people" and have never seen anyone dress like that!
Have you? Where? Were they in the majority among their work-mates?
Generalising by assumptions based on silly stereotypes and invented rhubarb about "the classic... outfit" are never credible.
BTW, I was by your stereotypes, "working class". I must be. I have worked in factories. Except that I and everyone else dressed to suit the work, not your fashion ideas.
Even the use of "class" is rare now in Britain except in historical contexts and as a vague category of general careers and resulting wealth. Though the Labour Party and others of like mind do like to waffle about "hard-working familes", as if those on high salaries don't work hard. Even the directors of major industries are "working class" because they are paid to be managers.
Where, too, did you find your peculiar dress stereotype? New York night-clubs?. It may be a fashion in some circles, but I have seen and still see many "working people" and have never seen anyone dress like that!
Have you? Where? Were they in the majority among their work-mates?
Generalising by assumptions based on silly stereotypes and invented rhubarb about "the classic... outfit" are never credible.
BTW, I was by your stereotypes, "working class". I must be. I have worked in factories. Except that I and everyone else dressed to suit the work, not your fashion ideas.
SnickersDOM · M