What Does Classist Mean in English?

classism in American English
(ˈklæsɪzəm) noun. a biased or discriminatory attitude based on distinctions made between social or economic classes. the viewing of society as being composed of distinct classes. [1835–45; class + -ism]

What is classist language?

RELATED: Language Classism: Is Your Language Cool Enough? They learn from their parents that their home language is almost a secret one and not much use to get ahead in life, to progress at school or in society. Languages like this tend to be described as 'subtractive' ones.

What is an example of classism?

Examples of classism include the general cultural and institutional invisibility of poor and working-class people, negative attitudes and beliefs regarding poor and working-class people, educational inequities, healthcare inequities, disparities in the judicial system, environmental injustice, social acceptance of ...

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