1. Summarize the article. Be sure to mention how the author illustrates the social construction of classism.

2. The author describes working-class and low-income families, the middle class, and the rich. In what ways has each group had blocked access to resources and opportunities (if any)? In what ways has each group enjoyed advantages direct access to variety of resources (if any)?

3. What are institutional and interpersonal classism? Give an example of each.