#social-class
#social-class

UK news

Widows, don't give up on finding love again | Brief letters

Finding love in older age is possible and can lead to meaningful relationships.

1 month ago

NYC parents

People Are Sharing Stories About Out-Of-Touch Rich Students At Their Expensive Schools

Entitlement among wealthy students manifests in luxury privileges and an alarming lack of accountability.

Rich students often display insensitivity to socio-economic differences, causing discomfort to their peers.

fromNew York Post

3 days ago

Higher education

Here are subtle signs that reveal if someone is wealthy

Social class indicators extend beyond wealth to behavior, conversation topics, vocabulary, and exclusive experiences.

Education

22 Unbelievable Things People Have Seen Rich Parents Do For Their Kids

The article highlights elitism in school fundraising practices, emphasizing how financial exclusivity can marginalize those who cannot afford to participate.

fromwww.theguardian.com

UK news

Widows, don't give up on finding love again | Brief letters

Finding love in older age is possible and can lead to meaningful relationships.

1 month ago

NYC parents

People Are Sharing Stories About Out-Of-Touch Rich Students At Their Expensive Schools

Entitlement among wealthy students manifests in luxury privileges and an alarming lack of accountability.

Rich students often display insensitivity to socio-economic differences, causing discomfort to their peers.

fromNew York Post

3 days ago

Higher education

Here are subtle signs that reveal if someone is wealthy

Social class indicators extend beyond wealth to behavior, conversation topics, vocabulary, and exclusive experiences.

Education

22 Unbelievable Things People Have Seen Rich Parents Do For Their Kids

The article highlights elitism in school fundraising practices, emphasizing how financial exclusivity can marginalize those who cannot afford to participate.

Rich people are more generous than the poor - here's why they give

Wealth correlates with greater kindness and willingness to help others, challenging stereotypes.

Rich individuals show consistently more prosocial behavior across different age groups.

Startup companies

People Are Revealing The Subtle Signs A Rich Person Is "Old Money" Vs. "New Money," And It's Intriguing

Old money prefers understated quality and tradition, while new money often seeks attention through flamboyance and extravagance.

Social justice

fromNew York Post

1 week ago

Rich people are more generous than the poor - here's why they give

Wealth correlates with greater kindness and willingness to help others, challenging stereotypes.

Rich individuals show consistently more prosocial behavior across different age groups.

Startup companies

People Are Revealing The Subtle Signs A Rich Person Is "Old Money" Vs. "New Money," And It's Intriguing

Old money prefers understated quality and tradition, while new money often seeks attention through flamboyance and extravagance.

more#wealth

fromenglish.elpais.com

2 weeks ago

Relationships

Mario Vargas Llosa's great loves: His aunt Julia, his cousin Patricia, and Spanish socialite Isabel Preysler

Mario Vargas Llosa's early family dynamics significantly shaped his views on love and relationships.

His marriage to Julia Urquidi showcases the complexities of love in the face of familial challenges.

Wine

fromMail Online

4 weeks ago

Wine was an 'everyday drink' for almost EVERYONE in ancient Troy

Wine consumption in ancient Troy was widespread among all social classes, challenging previous notions of wine as a luxury.

Brooklyn

fromThe Nation

1 month ago

Rumaan Alam's Haves and Have-Nots

Rumaan Alam's novels use real estate to explore social dynamics and class disparities within New York's elite.

Homes in Alam's stories symbolize the complexities of wealth and relationships among friends and family.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Mental health

In a lather over doing the washing | Brief letters

The terminology 'washhouse' versus 'laundry' signifies class and regional distinctions in washing practices.

fromIntelligencer

Writing

People With Parents With Money

Wealth in New York is often inherited and discussing it is considered taboo.

fromBrownstoner

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Parties, Gossip and Too Much Brew: How 19th-Century Brooklynites Celebrated the New Year

Social class significantly influenced New Year celebrations in late 19th century Brooklyn, impacting the type of festivities one could partake in.

fromInverse

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Netflix Just Quietly Added the Best Anti-Capitalist Sci-Fi Movie of the Century

Science fiction often critiques social class struggles, highlighting disparities in society and projecting potential futures of inequality or equity.

#labour-party

fromwww.standard.co.uk

9 months ago

London

Could private school fees plan hit Labour in London seat where over half of parents pay for education?

Labour plans to add 20% tax on private school fees to fund hiring more teachers, raising concern among voters in wealthy London boroughs.

fromwww.nytimes.com

6 months ago

Digital life

A More Working-Class British Cabinet, Still Seen as Out of Touch

Britain's cabinet, despite its working-class origins, struggles with public perception of disconnect from regular people's concerns.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

9 months ago

London

Could private school fees plan hit Labour in London seat where over half of parents pay for education?

Labour plans to add 20% tax on private school fees to fund hiring more teachers, raising concern among voters in wealthy London boroughs.

fromwww.nytimes.com

6 months ago

Digital life

A More Working-Class British Cabinet, Still Seen as Out of Touch

Britain's cabinet, despite its working-class origins, struggles with public perception of disconnect from regular people's concerns.

The Gap Between Rich and Poor Has Never Been Wider In These Towns

The middle class is shrinking, significantly affecting cities' economies and demographics.

fromArtforum