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Ascribing class & being different to family

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FairytalesAreBullshit · 27/03/2017 22:01

This is a weird one I know.

I'm nothing like any other member of my family, not only health wise, but eye/hair colour, interests, academic ability, how I see the world. I joke about being swapped at birth, some poor family are in turmoil as they have a child that would fit in my family perfect Grin

I was academic, I love things none of them have interests in like cultural stuff, the arts, classical music.

I'm also the only one who got a fairly decent job. I've said elsewhere, they're miffed I had to pack it in as I was ill.

I was wondering if you believe in class, some say and believe it's a social construct, those people have totally valid arguments.

I wondered is class something you can achieve with hard work and status, or something that is ascribed from birth?

I know I'm quite creative, so I often ponder life as an upper class person. Not the celeb crap like MIC, but old style life where you'd live in a big house, have a library that you could die for. No pressures to work, although if I could I'd jump at the chance, but it's the same with reading and pursuing interests, I can't even do that. There's one activity that suits someone supine, it's not my cup of tea at all.

I know some dream about Downton Abbey etc, I love history anyway. I'd like it all apart from servants, if I was ever in such a situation I'd be all bigger social protocols, I see you as my equal not my slave.

I wondered what class you think you are? Also are there any benefits apart from social ones in being from a different class?

Do you think interests help define things, or is it your career, family you were born into.

Dreamily I used to joke when I was a little child and a bit obnoxious at times, I used to scream I'm adopted.

The more I think about it, the more I think class isn't that important, I can't see the benefits, unless you had an amazing social life. Even those from poor / working class backgrounds can have different interests. It doesn't mean you have to fit a stereotype.

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VeryButchyRestingFace · 29/03/2017 21:34

Is "class" something that is more regionally bound even within the UK?

I'm in Scotland, the central belt. I am struggling to recall any conversations around class or where I've noted anyone being fixated with being WC v MC etc.

up here it's about football teams

LoisWilkersonsLastNerve · 29/03/2017 22:19

I'm from central Scotland too, I agree. very. Its not as much an issue here. Op, maybe you should try posting on the stately homes thread in relationships. Smile

FairytalesAreBullshit · 01/04/2017 19:34

What does chippy mean?

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