Abstract. Internalized classism refers to the process by which a person's experience as a member of the poor or working classes becomes internalized and influences his/her self-concept and self-esteem as well as his/her relationships with others.

What are some examples of classism?

Examples of classism include the general cultural and institutional invisibility of poor and working-class people, negative attitudes and beliefs regarding poor and working-class people, educational inequities, healthcare inequities, disparities in the judicial system, environmental injustice, social acceptance of ...

What is an example of individual classism?

An example of individual classism is when a woman assumes that all immigrants in the United States are here illegally and refuses to speak to immigrants. The stereotypes, opinions, and beliefs we have about people in certain social classes are examples of individual classism.