Describe the characteristics of the dominant discourses with respect to social class. Give an example of how the dominant discourse can affect clients.
What will be an ideal response?
One of the characteristics of the dominant discourses about social class is the tendency to deny that there are class differences or inequalities in American society. Another characteristic is that when class differences or inequalities are acknowledged, they tend to be attributed to personal character flaws (lack of motivation or lower capabilities), not to the societal conditions that create and maintain inequalities. Examples vary, but students might mention that when dominant discourses are accepted and not resisted, they affect how clients perceive themselves.
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