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Why is talking about money and class so awkward?! (w/ Jonathan Menjivar)

How to Be a Better Human

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Navigating Class and Identity

This chapter delves into the social complexities surrounding discussions of money and class, emphasizing the tendency for individuals to misrepresent their financial realities. The speakers share personal experiences of balancing their privileged backgrounds with working-class roots, which reveals deeper societal perceptions of wealth and success. Through exploring identity and the impact of cultural judgments, the conversation encourages openness to foster understanding across different socioeconomic backgrounds.

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