Too often, the failure to understand intersectionality gets in the…

Question Answered step-by-step Too often, the failure to understand intersectionality gets in the… Too often, the failure to understand intersectionality gets in the way of being a good ally in our every day lives.   While we often see the privilege in others or feel the exponential weight of our own combined target ranks, we don’t always recognize how our various social ranks influence our positionality.  The chapter discusses intersectionality through class to illustrate both the socialized realities of class in America (yes, we have class hierarchy despite what some want to believe) and how class can be used to deflect, distract, or re-frame other elements of our identity. After reading the chapter, I’d like you to address the prompts below. 1.  How is class more than just our income level?  Explain class beyond the amount of money that you make. What are the other elements of class that influence our experience of it? (2pts)  One of the take away skills from a course like this is that we practice explaining why certain common beliefs are incorrect so that we can have real conversations and make change. 2.  Review the section of the chapter “Common Misconceptions About Class” (167-175).  Pick one of the misconceptions that you’ve heard or even used yourself and identify and explain why this misconception is incorrect.  (3pts) 3.  Review the section of the chapter “Common Classist Beliefs” (178-182).  Pick one of the socialized classist beliefs that you’ve heard or even used yourself and identify and explain why it is incorrect.  (3pts) History US History HUMANITIES 121 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)