noun
- Plural of classism; instances or systems of discrimination or prejudice based on social class or economic status.
Usage: Usually used in plural form to refer to multiple acts or manifestations of class-based discrimination; Common in academic and social justice contexts
Examples
- The report documented various classisms embedded in the education system.
- She spoke out against the classisms she experienced growing up in poverty.
- Workplace classisms often go unrecognized by those in privileged positions.
- The organization works to dismantle classisms in hiring practices.
- Many classisms are reinforced through language and cultural norms.
- He identified several classisms in the housing policies of the city.