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I think people would be surprised to know how many journalists come from rich families, went to private prep schools, etc., because for all the talk about the need for "diversity" in media, class background is rarely mentioned, for good reason: because there's so little of it.https://twitter.com/lhfang/status/1315776713645645824 …
You'll hear journalists these days talking about various privileges they enjoy, but when is the last time you heard one talk about the vast family wealth they exploited -- and still benefit from -- or the private prep schools they went to? Almost never. Not because it's rare.
"The class divide has never been so apparent in media. Many journalists grew up rich, went to $20k a year prep schoo… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1315776713645645824 …" -lhfangpic.twitter.com/8jwzV5Dcjx
Thanks for being transparent about that - I didn't know.
Very often the wealthy are the only ones who can afford unpaid internships to eventually get the journalism jobs. (and any other jobs for that matter)
Solid point.
It's just a big circle jerk
because lower class kids can't afford the unpaid internships, debt, and low paying jobs that are necessary to "make it" in journalism.
That's one big reason. Growing up poor, having my college choices limited by scholarship availability, knowing I'd be saddled with massive debt upon graduating, was definitely a factor in determining my career options. But it also stays a part of you & your outlook forever.
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