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Class Shapes Identity, Not Just Budgets
- The hosts note class shapes identity and social behavior beyond just finances, influencing self-concept and concealment tactics.
- They highlight that feminist conversations often miss deeper class dynamics shaping women's experiences.
First 'Just In Case' Moment
- Ashley C. Ford realized she could afford “just in case” items when she cut her finger and grabbed a bandage in her own home.
- That moment marked a clear break from a lifetime of not having extras and the ability to plan financially.
Discovering Family Income In College
- Ashley describes growing up with a mother who never made more than $40,000 a year and raising four children on limited means.
- She didn't fully grasp those constraints until college financial aid forms revealed how little her family made.