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What makes you working class?

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Bdueb · 25/12/2024 21:21

Was listening to an interview with oa well known actor talking about their childhood and growing up working class. For them a key part was lack of travel and having not left their local area much etc. That was 20 years ago. What about now - what do you think distinguishes working and middle class childhoods of today?

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LadyTiredWinterBottom2 · 25/12/2024 21:35

The responses are very middle class. If you go to large family gatherings?! If you wear brands?!?

If you grew up with parents who were blue collar workers, you're working class. Ditto if you grew up in social housing.

Edingril · 25/12/2024 21:32

Asking about class?

Grammarnut · 25/12/2024 21:31

I am not sure, but probably large family gatherings for birthdays and Christmas. Brands, perhaps - but MC seem to wear those, too.

ByHeartyCyanMentor · 25/12/2024 21:29

I don’t know, all I know is if you care about it you are just about middle class and desperate to prove you aren’t working class.