How Social Class Affects the Career Ladder
University of Virginia professor Sean Martin and Deloitte’s Thalia Smith share their experiences with social class and race and how these aspects of their identities shape the landscape for career advancement.
Think about the social culture that you grew up with. Were you a first-generation college student? Perhaps you were the first entrepreneur in your family. Describe a time where you felt “out of your element” socially – how was this influenced by your socioeconomic status growing up? What can you do in your workplace to help bridge the social culture gap?