Terms we use - We hope that this page will be continually developing as we learn and grow.
'Low Income'
As at Dec 2022, we measure a low income as £25k or under with savings of less than £6k for single people - and a joint income of under £30k and savings of less than £6k married/cohabiting people.
'background of socio-economic disadvantage'
We find Jerwood Arts definition really useful:
'Individuals from a low socio-economic background will most likely have been to state school, might have received free school meals as a child, and had a low household income when they were growing up. They might have grown up in the care system or been the first in their family to go to university.' - https://jerwoodarts.org/projects/faqs/
We tend to prefer the phrase 'background of socio-economic disadvantage' as discussed by Liz Tomlin in their papers around the Incubate Propagate research network. https://incubate-propagate.com/call-for-papers/
Why not say 'Working-class'?
We believe that is term is useful if our service users wish to use it as a way to identify.
Our two founders identify as working-class too but we know that the term 'working-class' does not sit well with everyone. Nor is there agreement on how it is defined or how it can possibly encompass everyone's lived experience.
There is clear evidence that those from low socio-economic backgrounds / 'working-class backgrounds' have more barriers to careers in the arts.
Further Reading: www.artscouncil.org.uk/blog/kicking-back-door
incubate-propagate.com/call-for-papers/
'Disadvantaged'
While our focus is on those people who are on low incomes or from low socio-economic backgrounds, we also want to support those who identify as disadvantaged due to mental health difficulty, identity, disability or social circumstance.
A Note on Intersectionality
We believe that creative work should be made by and for all people.
We believe that many people face barriers and discrimination based on one or more aspects of their identity. When multiple barriers intersect this creates even less opportunity or further discrimination within the creative industry.
We acknowledge intersectionality and continue to learn about how we can champion all people and improve the support we give.
'Low Income'
As at Dec 2022, we measure a low income as £25k or under with savings of less than £6k for single people - and a joint income of under £30k and savings of less than £6k married/cohabiting people.
'background of socio-economic disadvantage'
We find Jerwood Arts definition really useful:
'Individuals from a low socio-economic background will most likely have been to state school, might have received free school meals as a child, and had a low household income when they were growing up. They might have grown up in the care system or been the first in their family to go to university.' - https://jerwoodarts.org/projects/faqs/
We tend to prefer the phrase 'background of socio-economic disadvantage' as discussed by Liz Tomlin in their papers around the Incubate Propagate research network. https://incubate-propagate.com/call-for-papers/
Why not say 'Working-class'?
We believe that is term is useful if our service users wish to use it as a way to identify.
Our two founders identify as working-class too but we know that the term 'working-class' does not sit well with everyone. Nor is there agreement on how it is defined or how it can possibly encompass everyone's lived experience.
There is clear evidence that those from low socio-economic backgrounds / 'working-class backgrounds' have more barriers to careers in the arts.
Further Reading: www.artscouncil.org.uk/blog/kicking-back-door
incubate-propagate.com/call-for-papers/
'Disadvantaged'
While our focus is on those people who are on low incomes or from low socio-economic backgrounds, we also want to support those who identify as disadvantaged due to mental health difficulty, identity, disability or social circumstance.
A Note on Intersectionality
We believe that creative work should be made by and for all people.
We believe that many people face barriers and discrimination based on one or more aspects of their identity. When multiple barriers intersect this creates even less opportunity or further discrimination within the creative industry.
We acknowledge intersectionality and continue to learn about how we can champion all people and improve the support we give.
Ironclad Creative CIC is a community interest company limited by guarantee.
Company number: 12563255
Registered office: International House, 12 Constance Street, London, E16 2DQ
Company number: 12563255
Registered office: International House, 12 Constance Street, London, E16 2DQ
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