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Examples of classism in a Sentence
a society plagued by racism and classism
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Due to systematic racism and classism, styles that originate within marginalized groups often come with a stigma attached to them.
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The global approaches of Ambedkar and Du Bois must serve as an inspiration in the fight against white supremacy and Brahmin supremacy—as well as against classism, sexism and empire.
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First Known Use of classism
1842
CLASSISM Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of classism for English Language Learners
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: unfair treatment of people because of their social or economic class
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