Is there a such thing as income discrimination?

Question

I mean officially, like there is for all the other forms of discrimination. I've heard others say it, in regards to feeling that they are being shut out of various opportunities because of their income level.

Answer 1

There is income discrimination, and it is rampant. The liberals have practically waged war on the rich. They are demonized, insulted and laws like the ones involving income tax, specifically treat the rich worse then all others. So much for equal treatment under the law.

Answer 2

Yes, I believe so. Taxation is a form of income discrimination.
Pricing is a form of income discrimination.
People often think celebrities have it good and should complain when they are stalked because they earn so much money - this argument involves some amount of income discrimination.

Discrimination is not always a bad thing, it implies a choice. Now if those choices are made based on incorrect, incomplete or just bad information then there may be negative connotations for the person being discriminated against.

There are actually people who are declined for jobs and other opportunities because they make too much or too little money. People use all sorts of criteria to select candidates, drug use, credit history, car availability, gender, motherhood, so why not income? You may not want someone to work for you if you feel that they will be too close to you in income and live as well as or better than you do (some sales people see this). People from certain addresses are not considered for certain jobs because they are considered to be low income neighbourhoods. Both sides of the coin.

Answer 3

Official income discrimination exists in the government and certain charities. The government offers certain benefits only to those who fall below a certain income level. Many private scholarships are only offered to those who make less than a certain amount per year. These forms of discrimination are legal.

There is also the flip side to this. People who earn above a certain amount of money per year are exempt from having to pay taxes on some government pensions (like in the U.S. Social Security system). Sometimes, those with high incomes are forced to pay a higher tax rates on income or for pensions than people with lower incomes.

Answer 4

Yes unfortunately in this day in age we still see it quite oftten. In some areas men still make more than women. And also income can affect loans for cars, a house, even getting an Apartment if there is a Income Cut Off... so yeah income can affect you. I once went for a higher paying job at another company and I couldn't believe I was denied because of my current salary... and yes this was accurate because I asked a friend who worked there and she confirmed it...hope this helps

Answer 5

Yes, its called the caviar affect. The rich can afford crispy fancy duck, and i eat ramen and type here during the day... I dont think you could do anything in the sector of retail, but i know that ferrari does it with some of their cars. I dont know what opportunities you mean, but there are sure as heck some homless guys out there that will say there needs to be a law.

Answer 6

income discrimination exists but not for the reasons that most people think. When you apply for things like a loan, it's required. But for other things like memberships, housing, insurances vacations/rentals, the income brackets are also used to establish character and assess information to do a risk assessment.

Answer 7

Yes, there is such a thing. Just ask women who worked for WalMart and sued them because they were routinely passed over for promotions and they were paid less for doing the same jobs as men.

Answer 8

i don't know if there's an official watch group for it, but it definitely exists. i can't mention wear i work, but trust me that people are treated differently based on the amount of money they currently have. I don't do this, because i've been on both sides of this particular fence, but my coworkers do.

Answer 9

You mean like living in Beverly Hills or being denied financial aid because your parents make to much?

Answer 10

Yes. Ever try to obtain a Pell Grant?