Abstract:Social class and classism can be traced back to the beginning of written history when social standing was based on nobility and family rank. In modern-day society, social standing is based on wealth and socioeconomic status. Classism refers to the marginalization of an individual or a group based on social class or perceived social class. It can be intentional or unintentional and is classified as individual or institutional. Institutional classism relates to policies and practices within an institution that p… Show more
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