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Originally posted by Munchkin03
There is a strong correlation between race and class, but the sorts of things Mackintosh mentions in her article apply to the vast majority of European-born Whites, regardless of class. Such things as, "I can walk into a store and be sure that I am not suspected of being a thief because of my race" are a good example.
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Your example falls apart here when considered by class. Where I grew up, those of us who showed our social class (by not having the best clothes/upkeep or "rich culture" were followed around being suspected of being thiefs solely based on social class. (it's not fun, I wouldn't suggest it). Would someone who is black by is visibly well-to-do be followed around? Perhaps... *ponders* you're right, this isn't as simple....
I guess the difference is - you can always pretend to be a different social class by altering how you act or dress. You can't really pretend to be a different race.
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