Poetically Speaking

Classism in Higher Education

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In Episode 11 of Poetically Speaking (and part 2 of the classism in higher education series), hosts Kendall Wack and Eliana Horning discuss some of the many systemic issues blocking low-income students and Students of Color from succeeding in higher education.

Poetry mentioned in this episode:

  • “The Hand" by Mary Ruefle (https://poets.org/poem/hand-0)

    • Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • https://www.researchgate.net/publication/226521064_The_Interactive_Relationship_Between_Class_Identity_and_the_College_Experience_The_Case_of_Lower_Income_Students
    • https://www.communitypsychology.com/addressing-classism/
    • https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED504448.pdf

      • You can find Eliana on Instagram at @deadlyiridescence and Kendall at @hopelesspoetesse. 

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      Music creds: Optimistic / Inspirational by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.com

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