We'd see more fairness and nuance in our decisions if we talked about class.
You probably already know what most people in your organisation or stakeholder base think, perhaps without asking. To balance things out, you might have a cultural competence programme. A gender equity initiative. An accessibility policy. But where's the Breaking Down Bogan Barriers action plan?
Class is the invisible and unchartered frontier of diversity and inclusion. We don't acknowledge it at work - or anywhere, really. It's still culturally acceptable to punch down on bogans, and we still cling to the myth of the meritocracy.
Class consciousness would change that. We need to talk about class.
🎄 About 24 Days of Unpopular Opinions
This December, I'm calling bullshit, to keep you sane over the silly season. Over 24 days, I'll share 24 unpopular opinions - like an advent calendar, but filled with controversy instead of chocolate. Share widely to whoever else needs this.
Catch up on unpopular opinions you might have missed:
December 1: You don't have a strategy
December 2: CEOs are tiny babies
December 3: Women should be ugly and mean
December 4: Leaders are dry drunks
December 5: Conspiracy theorists are right
December 6: We should tell people to shut up
December 7: We should lose our Internet privileges
December 8: Self-help is a con
December 9: There's no right answer
