Assumption Quote by Rita Mae Brown
“Class is much more than Marx's definition of relationship to the means of production. Class involved your behavior, your basic assumptions, how you are taught to behave, what you expect from yourself and from others, your concept of a future, how you understand problems and solve them, how you think, feel, act.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Class and Society, Rita Mae Brown, 1995
Class shapes identity, behavior, expectations, and problem‑solving beyond economic roles.
In simple terms: Class influences how we act and think.
Key Takeaway
Recognize class’s broader impact on mindset.
Themes
identity
behavior
mindset
social structure
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
theoretical
interpretive
When to use this quote
- education
- workplace dynamics
- policy making
- personal development
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
cultural theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does class affect your daily decisions?
- Can you separate class influence from personal choice?
A Different Perspective
Class analysis can overlook individual agency.
