CLASS AS A CONSTRUCT IN A CLASSLESS SOCIETY

This article addresses the failures and inadequacies of current approa ches to dealing with class as an issue in psychological theory and psy chotherapy, Using a deconstructive framework, many factors associated with class definitions are identified, The goal is to draw attention t o the issues surrounding these differences without promoting a reducti onistic or formulaic framework. The article calls for the development of new language to address the diversities of class without sanctionin g the hierarchical framework upon which our understanding of class and class divisions rests, Additionally, practical concerns for the psych otherapist wishing to deal with the diversity of class are addressed.