What is an example of class privilege?

Access to family wealth for education or housing

Why do unpaid internships reinforce class inequality?

Only those who can afford to work for free can take them

Which of the following can make it harder for someone to move up in social class?

Growing up in an underfunded school

What is a common misconception about classism?

That everyone has the same opportunities if they work hard

How does class impact mental health?

Lower-income individuals have higher stress due to financial insecurity

Which policy would best address class inequality?

Raising the minimum wage to match the cost of living

How does where you live affect class privilege?

Wealthier neighborhoods have better schools, services, and infrastructure

How does classism affect Indigenous communities?

Colonial history has led to economic disparities

Why might two people with the same job experience different class barriers?

Their race, gender, or location may impact their opportunities

What does "generational wealth" mean?

Wealth passed down in families, making it easier for future generations

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1
What is an example of class privilege?
Access to family wealth for education or housing
Guaranteed financial aid for all students
Getting a job based purely on skills
Affordable rent in all neighborhoods
2
Why do unpaid internships reinforce class inequality?
They guarantee a full-time position afterward
They are required for every high-paying job
They provide equal opportunities for all students
Only those who can afford to work for free can take them
3
Which of the following can make it harder for someone to move up in social class?
Getting a well-paying job right after high school
Having access to family wealth
Receiving a scholarship for university
Growing up in an underfunded school
4
What is a common misconception about classism?
That financial struggles are often systemic, not personal
That everyone has the same opportunities if they work hard
That privilege plays a role in class outcomes
That wealth can influence access to healthcare, education, and jobs
5
How does class impact mental health?
Wealthier people experience more stress due to too much wealth
Mental health services are affordable and accessible for all
Lower-income individuals have higher stress due to financial insecurity
Everyone has equal access to mental health care
6
Which policy would best address class inequality?
Cutting taxes for the wealthy to promote investment
Leaving wages the same, but encouraging financial literacy
Raising the minimum wage to match the cost of living
Increasing tuition fees for post-secondary education
7
How does where you live affect class privilege?
Public services and access to them are equal everywhere
Class privilege doesn’t change based on location
Affordable housing is available in every city and can always accommodate
Wealthier neighborhoods have better schools, services, and infrastructure
8
How does classism affect Indigenous communities?
Indigenous communities experience classism same as all low-income groups
There are no class differences within Indigenous groups
Indigenous people receive unlimited government funding
Colonial history has led to economic disparities
9
Why might two people with the same job experience different class barriers?
Their race, gender, or location may impact their opportunities
Hard work is the only factor in success
Employers always try to treat their workers the same
If you have a job, class barriers don’t exist
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What does "generational wealth" mean?
Money that people earn solely through their own work
Wealth passed down in families, making it easier for future generations
The government providing financial assistance to all
The idea that every generation starts from the same place

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