1. What does classism mean to you?
Reality because it will never change.
2. How do you feel about classism in America?
All people should be created equal.
3. Have your ever looked down upon another individual as being poor or beneath the the standard of being equal in America?
Yes because of ignorance we display to eachother.
4. Have you been affected by classism?
Yes in certain walks of life.
5. Do you think classism is a serious problem or is it fixable?
Classism is fixable however, it will take unity from the world to reverse this unfortunate way of thinking
6. How do you think America can overcome classism?
It will never be overcomed because of the have's and have not's because there will never be a balance.
7. What are your thoughts of classism?
A very unstable way of thinking.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
online source #5
February 1, 2012
Summary of Source (Three-Four Sentences of the Who, What, Where, Why, and How in your own words. NO OPINION):
The author truly believes that jobs in america will help citizens overcome classism. As for the working class they need support on getting jobs because they cannot support themselves. There for like any other author classism is still defined as being predjudice to others.
Credibility of Source:
Author or Site: Who is the author? What training have they had? If there is no author, examine the site. What is the purpose of the site? Who funds the site?
The speaker is Jacqueline S Homan this women was the first female speaker for a white male construction union.
Attachment: Does the author or site have anything to gain from writing this, or is it simply informative? For example, is it a cigarette business posting an article about the benefit of cigarettes, or is it a scientific community unaffiliated with the cigarette business?
No the author does not site anything it is informative and yes also has some personal opinions.
Bias: Do you detect a bias (a favoring of either side) in the author's writing?
There is no sense of bias in the story...it is neutral and has opinions.
References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility?
Research Source
Log for Online Source
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Ex: “Twilight: A negative influence on teens or just
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Classism Keeps the Poor Jobless |
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CBC News
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Poverty/World Development |
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Poverty/World Development
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Date Page was Last Revised
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Feb 28, 2009
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Date You Read It
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15 february 2012
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FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded):
EX: The
article cites Maria Nikolajeva, a professor of at Cambridge, as saying that Bella
does not "in any way promote independent thinking or personal development" in
women, instead portraying a woman "meek and willing to do anything for her
vampire boyfriend" (POV).
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According to the speaker classism is defined as being "predjudice against an individual or a group" based on race or because to the lack of benefits.
Jacqueline S. Homan |
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Due to unemployment we suffer in america its an "uneniable factor" to find jobs. Its a big problem because without jobs in america more citizens become apart of the poor class.
Jacqueline S. Homan |
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This article argues that jobs in america "will lift someone out of poverty" because its capable of moving that person up the economic ladder.
Jacqueline S. Homan |
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It sites that "class determines unemployment" which means that its based on lookism and opportunities.
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Even though the poor class has many disadvantages they still need help to get "job opportunities" because they are unable to help themselves.
Jacqueline S. Homan |
Summary of Source (Three-Four Sentences of the Who, What, Where, Why, and How in your own words. NO OPINION):
The author truly believes that jobs in america will help citizens overcome classism. As for the working class they need support on getting jobs because they cannot support themselves. There for like any other author classism is still defined as being predjudice to others.
Credibility of Source:
Author or Site: Who is the author? What training have they had? If there is no author, examine the site. What is the purpose of the site? Who funds the site?
The speaker is Jacqueline S Homan this women was the first female speaker for a white male construction union.
Attachment: Does the author or site have anything to gain from writing this, or is it simply informative? For example, is it a cigarette business posting an article about the benefit of cigarettes, or is it a scientific community unaffiliated with the cigarette business?
No the author does not site anything it is informative and yes also has some personal opinions.
Bias: Do you detect a bias (a favoring of either side) in the author's writing?
There is no sense of bias in the story...it is neutral and has opinions.
References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility?
Yes this author cites references through other websites and it adds to credibility
Use of Source: How
will you use this source in your project?
I will use this source to explain why classism hurts our economy.
online source #4
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Senior Project Online Source - Due Wednesday February 1, 2012
Research Source Log for Online Source
“Specific Page Title or Article Title”
Ex: “Twilight: A negative influence on teens or just harmless fun?”
| What Is Classism |
Primary Contributor to the Website (if given) (author, editor, producer, etc)
Ex: POV
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Title of the Entire Website (not www. )
Ex: CBC News
| Class action |
Publisher or Sponsoring Organization of the website (if given)
Ex: CBC
| Class action |
Date Page was Last Revised
Ex: 10 September 2010
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Date You Read It
Ex: 21 January 2012
| 8 february 2012 |
<URL address> (ALL of it)
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FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded):
EX: The article cites Maria Nikolajeva, a professor of at Cambridge, as saying that Bella does not "in any way promote independent thinking or personal development" in women, instead portraying a woman "meek and willing to do anything for her vampire boyfriend" (POV).
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In this article it cites that classism is "treatment on social class and percieved social class" which determines the way we the people treat others. |
Classism is also filled with a lot of negativity and it is "systematic oppression of subordinated class groups". Its an advantage to strengten class groups.
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The speaker of this article explains that classism is an "assignment of characteristics or worthand ability based on social class".
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According to the speaker the main thing that is important about classism is that it is a "system of beliefs and attitudes that rank people on an economic status". For example such as job status, level of education and other divisions.
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It is most said that if an individual is from an upper class they are most likely to be a "class ally" which means that there personalities and behaviors are anticlassist that can eliminate classism by there understanding of classism.
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Summary of Source (Three-Four Sentences of the Who, What, Where, Why, and How in your own words. NO OPINION):
This article is about the different classes of what we call classism.This article states that upper class citizens look at the middle and working class ctizens as unprivelaged and having the disadvantages of what life has to offer.This leads to alot of corruption and confusion in america.
Credibility of Source:
Author or Site: Who is the author? What training have they had? If there is no author, examine the site. What is the purpose of the site? Who funds the site?
The purpose of this article is to inform the reader of the definition and the reason of each class. This article was funded by class action.
Attachment: Does the author or site have anything to gain from writing this, or is it simply informative? For example, is it a cigarette business posting an article about the benefit of cigarettes, or is it a scientific community unaffiliated with the cigarette buds.
This article is simply informative to the reader to inform them about classism.
Bias: Do you detect a bias (a favoring of either side) in the author's writing?
There is no bias in this article, this article clearly states the differences between upper. lower and middle classes.
References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility?
Neither, this author is unidentified and it doesnt take or add credibility.
Use of Source: How will you use this source in your project?
I will use this source to explain the advantages and disadvantagees of each class.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
online soucre #3
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Senior Project Online Source - Due Wednesday February 1, 2012
Research Source
Log for Online Source
“Specific Page Title or Article Title”
Ex: “Twilight: A negative influence on teens or just
harmless fun?”
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Classism: An Introduction
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Primary Contributor to the Website (if given)
(author, editor, producer, etc)
Ex: POV
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Joe Scanlan |
Title of the
Entire Website (not www. )
Ex:
CBC News
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Red Flags: Classism: An Introduction
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Publisher or Sponsoring Organization of the website
(if given)
Ex: CBC
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Red Flags |
Date Page was Last Revised
Ex: 10 September
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Date You Read It
Ex: 21 January
2012
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8 February 2012
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<URL address> (ALL of it)
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FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded):
EX: The
article cites Maria Nikolajeva, a professor of at Cambridge, as saying that Bella
does not "in any way promote independent thinking or personal development" in
women, instead portraying a woman "meek and willing to do anything for her
vampire boyfriend" (POV).
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Classism is a "distasteful to specialist today" due to the attitude in the nineteenth and early twentieth century towards other people. Joe Scanlan |
In this world classism is defined as a "distinction made between pop culture and fine art".
Joe Scanlan |
Classism is found to be a "structure of lies or myths" told by authors or other opinions from viewers about racism and sexism.
Joe Scanlan |
Many believe that classism is a "sign of theoretical power of the pop culture".
Joe Scanlan |
The pop culture is made up of a "created body of theory and practice" and that classism is not a fantasy of the pop culture.
Joe Scanlan |
Summary of Source (Three-Four Sentences of the Who, What, Where, Why, and How in your own words. NO OPINION):
Joe Scanlan believes that classism is made up of lies and myths and its what makes up the pop culture. Throughout america people discriminate over who is better because they define themselves as if they were a higher class than some else. this article shows that classism is a distinction of the pop culture.
Credibility of Source:
Author or Site: Who is the author? What training have they had? If there is no author, examine the site. What is the purpose of the site? Who funds the site?
The author is once again Joe Scanlan he just represents what the art of classism really is.
Attachment: Does the author or site have anything to gain from writing this, or is it simply informative? For example, is it a cigarette business posting an article about the benefit of cigarettes, or is it a scientific community unaffiliated with the cigarette business?
This information given by the speaker is informative and has a some what of personal opinions also.
Bias: Do you detect a bias (a favoring of either side) in the author's writing?
This author favors both sides he explains the negative about classism and not the positive but how classism is defined.
References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility?
No this author does not cite any references he just explains classism in the pop culture.
Use of Source: How will you use this source in your project?
I will use this source to also support my opinion on how i think about classism.
online source #2
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Senior Project Online Source - Due Wednesday February 1, 2012
Research Source Log for Online Source
“Specific Page Title or Article Title”
Ex: “Twilight: A negative influence on teens or just harmless fun?”
| UUCC Sermon:Classism in America |
Primary Contributor to the Website (if given) (author, editor, producer, etc)
Ex: POV
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The Reverend Dr. Linda Anderson
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Title of the Entire Website (not www. )
Ex: CBC News
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Class in America
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Ex: CBC
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Date Page was Last Revised
Ex: 10 September 2010
| Dec 5, 2004 |
Date You Read It
Ex: 21 January 2012
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2 February 2012
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<URL address> (ALL of it)
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FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded):
EX: The article cites Maria Nikolajeva, a professor of at Cambridge, as saying that Bella does not "in any way promote independent thinking or personal development" in women, instead portraying a woman "meek and willing to do anything for her vampire boyfriend" (POV).
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In this article Reverend Dr.linda Anderson states that in a world of racism, sexism, and classism the most important one about classism is that it is " treatment of people in society based on their economic and educational status, as well as lifestyle".
Dr. Linda Anderson |
Classism is defined as a "system of beliefs and attitudes about people from various classes" in america which means that people think they have a greater control over others.
Dr. Linda Anderson |
Classism is effective in various ways and its a "spiritual issue" that effects ''access to resources" beacause we chose to ignore the problem constantly.
Dr. Linda Anderson |
In a world of classism " we pretend it doesnt exist'' and by doing so we will deprive poeple of decent life.
Dr. Linda Anderson |
Some people in america believe that different classes "live in different worlds" because they can afford to shop at expensive places than others.
Dr. Linda Anderson |
Summary of Source (Three-Four Sentences of the Who, What, Where, Why, and How in your own words. NO OPINION):
In this article by Dr. Linda Anderson she truly defines classism in america. She explains how each class in america defines themselves as. Classism is defined between racism and sexism which leads to the economy being bad and the rate of unemployment we have in america already.
Credibility of Source:
Author or Site: Who is the author? What training have they had? If there is no author, examine the site. What is the purpose of the site? Who funds the site?
The author of this article is Dr.Linda Anderson, she studied at College year in Athens in Athens,Greece. This article is informative but also has some personal opinion.
Bias: Do you detect a bias (a favoring of either side) in the author's writing?
There is only negative things about classism there is nothing positive about classism we live in a world where society thinks its better than others.
References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility?
Through experiences 27% of americans claim they are low income or poor, only 2% claim to be rich, and 70% say they are middle and upper class.This takes away from credidility due to the fact that we are divided.
Use of Source: How will you use this source in your project?
I will use this source to expand the process of what classism really is.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
online source
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Senior Project Online Source - Due Wednesday February 1, 2012
Research Source
Log for Online Source
“Specific Page Title or Article Title”
Ex: “Twilight: A negative influence on teens or just
harmless fun?”
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Classism in America
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Primary Contributor to the Website (if given)
(author, editor, producer, etc)
Ex: POV
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Charles Sullivan
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Title of the
Entire Website (not www. )
Ex:
CBC News
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Information Clearing House
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Publisher or Sponsoring Organization of the website
(if given)
Ex: CBC
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(ICH) Information Clearing House
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Date Page was Last Revised
Ex: 10 September 2010
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10 September 2005
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Date You Read It
Ex: 21 January
2012
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27 January 2012 |
<URL address> (ALL of it)
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FIVE FACTS FROM THE SOURCE (Embedded):
EX: The
article cites Maria Nikolajeva, a professor of at Cambridge, as saying that Bella
does not "in any way promote independent thinking or personal development" in
women, instead portraying a woman "meek and willing to do anything for her
vampire boyfriend" (POV).
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Classism in america is a "living era of a slave wage and debt slavery system constructed by industrial system and predatory institutions" which puts a margin on the working class and only favors the wealthy-
Charles Sullivan |
In the world with classim "wealthy people have always enjoyed advantages that working people have not" in america, which means that the richer have choice to do every thing they can possible that the working class has no chance of doing.
Charles Sullivan |
In todays society we live in a land of "immense opportunity" and american's are fortunate to be one of "ruling class".
Charles Sullivan |
In america, we are all suppose to be equal but "America was not established a true democracy", due to the fact of having the right to vote.
Charles Sullivan |
Charles Sullivan cites that classism is to "subjugate and marginalize the world's working people" and the rich has the greater opportunities.
Charles Sullivan |
Summary of Source (Three-Four Sentences of the Who, What, Where, Why, and How in your own words. NO OPINION):
Charles Sullivan focused his topic on how classism is in America and the many different types there are. He goes on and cites that the upper class has a much bigger advantage than the working class and how the upper class gets to experience what the working class cannot.The writer goes on to explain how we can make a difference in today's society.
Credibility of Source:
Author or Site: Who is the author? What training have they had? If there is no author, examine the site. What is the purpose of the site? Who funds the site?
The author is Charles Sullivan is the man who wrote this article, he is a furniture maker, photographer and a activist living in the eastern pan handle in West Virginia.
Attachment: Does the author or site have anything to gain from writing this, or is it simply informative? For example, is it a cigarette business posting an article about the benefit of cigarettes, or is it a scientific community unaffiliated with the cigarette business?
The author gives us simple steps to take to show that we have the power to get rid of classism.
Bias: Do you detect a bias (a favoring of either side) in the author's writing?
In this article it favors the negative about classism because classism does not really have a positive side.
References: Does the author cite references in the writing? If so, do these add or take away from the credibility?
The author cites that we follow his steps to out source classism in america. It adds to credibility because if people may follow classism may be outlawed.
Use of Source: How will you use this source in your project?
I plan to use this source to show students that classism is wrong and everyone is equal in america even though some people will make more money than others. Classism can also do with the economy we have today, racism, and unemployment and even the lack of respect of the elderly.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
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