We won’t fix American politics until we talk about class

We won’t fix American politics until we talk about class | Joan C. Williams | TEDxMileHigh

Joan C. Williams is known for her path-breaking work to create modern workplace flexibility and has published over 90 academic articles and 11 books examining the impact of classism. In this video, Joan explores the concept of the class culture gap, explaining the central ethic differences by class (self-development, individual work achievement & work devotion, and stability & self-discipline) and how these differences can impact political stances.

Journal Prompts

  • Joan mentions class transitioning from celebration to shame. One of US2s core principles speaks to the idea of shame. How does this statement align with this concept and/or disavow from this concept?
  • Also reflecting on Joan’s video, what ethos do you value in your organization? How does that lead into thoughts around class?
  • How did you feel when Joan mentioned the need to step away from our own ego when reflecting on our perspectives?
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