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[Repost] Subtle povertyism, or classism, thrives on the myth that effort equals success, blaming the poor for systemic failures. From fees to condescending tones, these acts erode human dignity.

https://kalvin.my/subtle-forms-of-povertyism

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Subtle forms of povertyism

Just like with ableism, the most harmful and common forms of povertyism (classism or aporophobia) are often the subtle onesβ€”what some researchers call "microaggressions" or embedded institutional maltreatment. * These subtle forms often stem from the false belief in "meritocracy"β€”the idea that everyone succeeds based purely on effort and

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A-Dub πŸ₯Dec 24, 2024
Merry Christmas Toronto [sarcasm] - the #TTC is ending access to free Wi-Fi on its subway platforms at the end of the week https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ttc-free-wifi-ending-subway-platforms-1.7417761 #Povertyism #InternetForAll
Free Wi-Fi access on TTC subway platforms ends on Friday | CBC News

The TTC is ending access to free Wi-Fi on its subway platforms at the end of the week, citing low usage and security concerns about the aging network. 

CBC
Petrichor αš„αš”αš…αšαšαš†αšƒαš’αš”αš‚May 9, 2024
This is bizarre and horrible. Why on earth would successive governments refuse this family an inquiry? Unless it's what The Irish Times today calls #Povertyism https://dublininquirer.com/2024/05/08/19-years-ago-terence-wheelock-went-into-store-street-garda-station-alive/
#TerenceWheelock
19 years ago, Terence Wheelock went into Store Street Garda Station alive

Hours later, he came out in a coma – and subsequently died. His family are calling on Dublin city councillors to pass a motion of support for a public inquiry.

Dublin Inquirer
Petrichor αš„αš”αš…αšαšαš†αšƒαš’αš”αš‚May 9, 2024
Interesting - but if you want to tackle povertyism, the place to start - the worst place for prejudice - is the Department of Social Protection, and especially the systems involved in issuing medical cards, assessing people for the fuel allowance, etc https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/05/09/povertyism-needs-to-be-taken-as-seriously-as-racism-and-sexism/ #povertyism #prejudice
Povertyism needs to be taken as seriously as racism and sexism

In Ireland, povertyism results in people being followed around shops by staff, refused entry into restaurants and even unable to cash cheques

The Irish Times