Situating Ourselves Within Our Economic Advantages
Consider how and where you fit within these tiered categories. Economic advantages and disadvantages are complex and nuanced, and this list is a simplistic representation of endless configurations that are possible. This exercise is to help us reflect on where we fit within a larger whole. Because of how our society functions, our financial positions are in large part what allow us access to things like higher education and to have the ability to develop skills that further our professional endeavors.
TIER 1 those who are lower income or experiencing underemployment, unemployment, or other financial challenges
TIER 2 those who are employed, have financial resources to meet your needs but may also have a burden of debt and/or limited access to other assets or supports enjoyed by others
TIER 3 those with abundant financial resources. You are able to pay for all your basic needs without any concern, to take vacations regularly.
This is based off a tiered sliding scale model from The Resilience Hub.