My familyhas neverbeenimpacted bygentrification.There wereno people ofcolor in myneighborhoodgrowing up.If I have childrenand a successfulcareer, few peoplewill ask me how Ibalance myprofessional andprivate lives.I am fairly certainthat I will not haveto skip mealsbecause I cannotafford to eat.There weremore than 25books in myhouse when Igrew up.I was taken toart galleries,museums,sporting eventsor plays by myfamily.I did not haveto work tosupport myselfduring college.I have paid forconvenience(e.g. boughtStarbucksinstead ofmaking coffee).When I apply forjobs, my legalright to work inthis countryprobably will notbe questioned.In case of a medicalemergency, I won’thave to decideagainst visiting adoctor or a hospitaldue to economicreasons.My neighborhoodis relatively free ofobvious drug use,prostitution, andviolent crime.I have taken avacationoutside of thecountry withinthe past threeyears.I went “back toschool”shoppingbefore eachschool yeargrowing up.I have nostudentloan debt.I attendedprivate schoolor summercamp growingup.Most expertsappearing inmass mediaseem to befrom my socialclass.I have asavingsaccount.My family tookvacations out ofmy hometownwhile I wasgrowing up.I don’t HAVETO rely onpublictransportation; Ican afford myown vehicle.I have neverbeen homelessor evicted frommy place ofliving.No one hasever beensurprised that Iam articulateor well-spoken.Both or one ofmy parentsgraduatedfrom college.I had myown car inhighschool.My familyowned thehome Igrew up in.My familyhas neverbeenimpacted bygentrification.There wereno people ofcolor in myneighborhoodgrowing up.If I have childrenand a successfulcareer, few peoplewill ask me how Ibalance myprofessional andprivate lives.I am fairly certainthat I will not haveto skip mealsbecause I cannotafford to eat.There weremore than 25books in myhouse when Igrew up.I was taken toart galleries,museums,sporting eventsor plays by myfamily.I did not haveto work tosupport myselfduring college.I have paid forconvenience(e.g. boughtStarbucksinstead ofmaking coffee).When I apply forjobs, my legalright to work inthis countryprobably will notbe questioned.In case of a medicalemergency, I won’thave to decideagainst visiting adoctor or a hospitaldue to economicreasons.My neighborhoodis relatively free ofobvious drug use,prostitution, andviolent crime.I have taken avacationoutside of thecountry withinthe past threeyears.I went “back toschool”shoppingbefore eachschool yeargrowing up.I have nostudentloan debt.I attendedprivate schoolor summercamp growingup.Most expertsappearing inmass mediaseem to befrom my socialclass.I have asavingsaccount.My family tookvacations out ofmy hometownwhile I wasgrowing up.I don’t HAVETO rely onpublictransportation; Ican afford myown vehicle.I have neverbeen homelessor evicted frommy place ofliving.No one hasever beensurprised that Iam articulateor well-spoken.Both or one ofmy parentsgraduatedfrom college.I had myown car inhighschool.My familyowned thehome Igrew up in.

Socioeconomic and Class Privilege Bingo - Call List

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  1. My family has never been impacted by gentrification.
  2. There were no people of color in my neighborhood growing up.
  3. If I have children and a successful career, few people will ask me how I balance my professional and private lives.
  4. I am fairly certain that I will not have to skip meals because I cannot afford to eat.
  5. There were more than 25 books in my house when I grew up.
  6. I was taken to art galleries, museums, sporting events or plays by my family.
  7. I did not have to work to support myself during college.
  8. I have paid for convenience (e.g. bought Starbucks instead of making coffee).
  9. When I apply for jobs, my legal right to work in this country probably will not be questioned.
  10. In case of a medical emergency, I won’t have to decide against visiting a doctor or a hospital due to economic reasons.
  11. My neighborhood is relatively free of obvious drug use, prostitution, and violent crime.
  12. I have taken a vacation outside of the country within the past three years.
  13. I went “back to school” shopping before each school year growing up.
  14. I have no student loan debt.
  15. I attended private school or summer camp growing up.
  16. Most experts appearing in mass media seem to be from my social class.
  17. I have a savings account.
  18. My family took vacations out of my hometown while I was growing up.
  19. I don’t HAVE TO rely on public transportation; I can afford my own vehicle.
  20. I have never been homeless or evicted from my place of living.
  21. No one has ever been surprised that I am articulate or well-spoken.
  22. Both or one of my parents graduated from college.
  23. I had my own car in high school.
  24. My family owned the home I grew up in.