Economic racism.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Accuses a policy or situation of treating people differently based on economic status.
- In plain terms
- It is unfair due to money.
- What can you take from it?
- Critique systems that disadvantage the poor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does money affect rights?
- When is policy discriminatory?
Another view
It is a broad label that needs specific evidence.
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