Title of Presentation/Proposal/Etc.
“The Divided Class Experiences of a Pandemic Economy”
Start Date
25-2-2021 8:00 AM
Presentation Type
Faculty Presentation
Abstract
Our workshop would look at the different forms of rhetoric employed while discussing the economic downturn associated with the Covid crisis. From the Trump Administration and news talking heads’ focus on the Stock Market to the lived experience of the vast majority of Americans who do not own stock, do not participate in an entire “way of life” that includes things like investment, returns, or even stable savings. This workshop would emphasize how we can look at the language associated with access and privilegeas well as the data which illustrates the divides between classes. While Dr. Isip focuses on rhetoric, Dr. Latham will provide data on the breakdown of the portion of people who own assets (real estate, stock, etc.) and those who do not. Our workshop will engage questions like what drives the increase in asset prices (even in a recession), why the stock market is not the economy, and where is the disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street. Our goal is to let participants share their own experiences trying to understand this new economy, and provide them with tools to better engage in discussions about this topic.
Location
Virtual
“The Divided Class Experiences of a Pandemic Economy”
Virtual
Our workshop would look at the different forms of rhetoric employed while discussing the economic downturn associated with the Covid crisis. From the Trump Administration and news talking heads’ focus on the Stock Market to the lived experience of the vast majority of Americans who do not own stock, do not participate in an entire “way of life” that includes things like investment, returns, or even stable savings. This workshop would emphasize how we can look at the language associated with access and privilegeas well as the data which illustrates the divides between classes. While Dr. Isip focuses on rhetoric, Dr. Latham will provide data on the breakdown of the portion of people who own assets (real estate, stock, etc.) and those who do not. Our workshop will engage questions like what drives the increase in asset prices (even in a recession), why the stock market is not the economy, and where is the disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street. Our goal is to let participants share their own experiences trying to understand this new economy, and provide them with tools to better engage in discussions about this topic.