Social class and discrimination

A recent poll showed that poor people in particular think that class, not ability, greatly affects the way they are seen.

In the last 25 years the number of people in the top two social classes has doubled in Glasgow. However while the city’s middle class has grown and prospered, other parts have seen little improvement. Many people are dependent on sickness or unemployment benefits or low paid work. This has led to growing inequality.

People’s experience of class and poverty can lead to their views not being heard, being left out when decisions are being made, isolation and humiliation.