Labelling

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The paper explains that labelling the classes is potentially dangerous, but also potentially helpful. The paper discusses how perceptions inform individual behavior and often determine social policy and explains that perceiving oneself as poor, studies show, is not nearly so dangerous as is the perception that one will be poor forever. The paper concludes that perceptions become particularly dangerous when they do not mirror reality.

From the Paper:

"The issue of class is a thorny one as it pertains to perception, intervention and ultimately redistribution of wealth. Class labels can and do inform individuals of their status in society and in this way the classifications poor or rich can do as much to confer an identity upon an individual as can other labels such as African American or woman."

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