Using the concepts from Reading 4.1, I would say that mostly working-class and middle-class people tend to live in my neighborhood. I am not really surprised by this answer because many of the people around me have regular jobs and work hard to support themselves and their families. The reading explains that income, education, employment, and where someone lives can affect the social class they identify with. I feel like working and middle class is an accurate representation of my neighborhood because there are people with different incomes and careers, but most people seem to live a average lifestyle rather than being extremely wealthy or poor. I also think social class can be hard to judge just by looking at someone because their income or education may not always match the class they personally identify with.
Discussion 4.1
1. Reading 4.1 explains social class by looking at things like income, education, occupation, and how people see their own position in society. It helped me understand that social class is not only about how much money a person makes. Other things in a person’s life can also affect the class they identify with.
2. Based on Reading 4.1, I would describe my neighborhood as mostly working class and middle class. There are many different families and people with different jobs and incomes. Some people make more money than others, so not everyone has the same lifestyle or economic situation. I think the ideas from the reading represent my neighborhood because I can see these differences in everyday life.
Discussion 4.1 By Tanjin
- I live close to the A train, and the neighborhood around me is mostly low to medium income.The ideas from Reading 4.1 income is the biggest thing that shapes what social class people think they belong to. Since most people around here fall into the low to medium income range,reading 4.1 data would suggest that a lot of my neighbors would probably identify as working class or lower middle rather than upper class. The reading also mentions other things that affect class identity besides income like education level, age, race, and whether someone lives in an urban area. Since my neighborhood is in NYC and likely has a mix of education levels and a diverse population, those factors would also line up with a lot of people identifying as working class rather than upper class.
I’m not really surprised by this. it matches what I see day to day, with a lot of working families, mixed income levels, and people working regular jobs rather than owning businesses or having high-paying careers.
Jamison Jimenez discussion board 4.1
2. The Subway Station closest to where I live is Knickerbocker Avenue Station by Bushwick served by the M train.
Based on the concepts from reading 4.1 the social classes that are mostly seen around knickerbocker avenue are the working class and middle class.
I think this makes sense because the area has a mix of families, workers, and small business owners. The different types of stores, apartments, and people in the neighborhood show that knickerbocker avenue has a diverse community with people from different economic backgrounds.
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2. The subway station closest to where I live is the 86th Street station in Bay Ridge, served by the R train.
Based on the concepts and framework outlined in Reading 4.1, the social classes that predominantly live in my neighborhood are the middle class and the working class.
I am not surprised by this result at all. The demographics and everyday community members around the 86th Street stop reflect a mix of long-time working-class families, local business owners, and middle-class professionals. The types of local businesses, housing structures, and daily commuter flow around the station accurately reflect this socio-economic makeup.
discussion board 4.1
- Based on Reading 4.1, the subway station closest to my house is in a neighborhood where most people are working class. The reading explains that social class is based on things like how much money people make, the jobs they have, and where they live. In my area, a lot of people work in stores, restaurants, or service jobs, and everyone is just trying to pay the high rent and bills in the city.
I am not surprised by this at all. When you walk around the neighborhood, you see a lot of apartment buildings and local shops, and you can tell most people work hard for their money. For example, you see neighbors heading out early in the morning for long shifts or working multiple jobs just to support their families, which matches what the reading says about lower-income classes having less financial security and fewer extra resources.
But I also feel like the reading’s description doesn’t show the whole picture. While the class and income levels match what the reading talks about, numbers and charts don’t show how close the neighbors are or how much people care for each other. There is a strong sense of community here where people look out for one another, share local news, and help out when someone is having a hard time. So, while it is true on paper in terms of income and jobs, it misses the real heart and strength of the people living here.
Discussion Board 4.1
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- Do you notice any similarities in the way social class is discussed in readings 4.1 and 4.2? Do you notice any differences in the way these two readings DIFFERENTIATE between social classes?
- Pick the station closest to where you live. Using the concepts from Reading 4.1, what social class tends to live in your neighborhood? Are you surprised (or not) by the answer? Do you feel it is an accurate representation of the people living in your neighborhood?
- Based on Reading 4.2, do you notice a general pattern about social classes in NYC?
