2/3 don't know their social class, or think they're not in a social class. That was very much the intention of the Neoliberalism of Thatcher and subsequently. Closing down mines, steelworks, shipyards- workplaces with strong unions and strong class identity and trade-pride. Paying bonuses to factory-floor workers in shares to confuse them into thinking they had a vested interest in capital rather than in optimising the value of their labour. Encouraging property ownership by almost giving away council houses so the owners would see property price rises as part of their income, thus allowing wages to rise slower. Encouraging people to use credit (backed by aforementioned property) rather than wages to buy 'lifestyle' goods and services. All cleverly designed to destroy working class identity. Fact is- anyone who works for wages or salary rather than as master of their own business is 'working class' with working class economic interests, they have just been deceived into a false understanding of their position in society.
There's one missing class/group. I don't know what you would call them. They are those people of varied backgrounds, sometimes educated, that put in little effort, duck and dive but ultimately have a cosy lifestyle without resorting to a career path, regular employment, long term benefits or any permanent involvement with convention. Simply they float through life but actually resolve the issues that hinder many other groups. They generally speak like educated people but also speak at the other levels so that they can assimilate themselves into any class, but never remain within one group. They often have hideaway homes or live with peppercorn rents. I know lots of these people, some have inherited some money, others built a stash by careful investing or speculation. Others still survive with apparently impossible means. The one thing in common is the disregard for society, wealth, social norms. Many were hippies, punks or ravers that saw an alternate way to exist and rode the wave. Every generation seems to have them though mostly the more elite get noticed as artists, poets etc. but there are many who just slip through the cracks of convention and have fulfilled, happy lives without putting in the effort that the bulk of the population has to.
Hmm, I get you. I’ve noticed this kind did people too. They have a very minimalistic philosophy to every aspect of life. Which works out perfectly for them. It’s an extremely small part of the population though, they seem to live by different rules altogether
@TheCriticalReader I would say there is most likely 2, definitely those who earn £1m+ characterised by business owners, those in high finance and celebrities in clouding sport people. I would say they are mostly but not exclusively made up of new money and those who's families have worked their way up as well as declining old money families. The second class I would say are those who do not need to work and have incomes from investments, trust funds, business empires ect. Mostly populated by the old money families or the exceptional new money people that have made above £500m, have properties in the tens of millions and are refined and not flashy.
@@alexharris8404 okay, I see the distinction you’ve laid out. They should be separated too, as both sets of wealthy/rich people are vastly different. That takes us up to 9 social classes
I think these classes are massively outdated and things have changed dramatically over tha last 13 years. The biggest difference being asset wealth such as home ownership.
2/3 don't know their social class, or think they're not in a social class. That was very much the intention of the Neoliberalism of Thatcher and subsequently. Closing down mines, steelworks, shipyards- workplaces with strong unions and strong class identity and trade-pride. Paying bonuses to factory-floor workers in shares to confuse them into thinking they had a vested interest in capital rather than in optimising the value of their labour. Encouraging property ownership by almost giving away council houses so the owners would see property price rises as part of their income, thus allowing wages to rise slower. Encouraging people to use credit (backed by aforementioned property) rather than wages to buy 'lifestyle' goods and services. All cleverly designed to destroy working class identity. Fact is- anyone who works for wages or salary rather than as master of their own business is 'working class' with working class economic interests, they have just been deceived into a false understanding of their position in society.
This is a very narrow and biased outlook on things.
@@thenorthernplayer5589 present yours then
There's one missing class/group. I don't know what you would call them. They are those people of varied backgrounds, sometimes educated, that put in little effort, duck and dive but ultimately have a cosy lifestyle without resorting to a career path, regular employment, long term benefits or any permanent involvement with convention.
Simply they float through life but actually resolve the issues that hinder many other groups.
They generally speak like educated people but also speak at the other levels so that they can assimilate themselves into any class, but never remain within one group.
They often have hideaway homes or live with peppercorn rents.
I know lots of these people, some have inherited some money, others built a stash by careful investing or speculation. Others still survive with apparently impossible means.
The one thing in common is the disregard for society, wealth, social norms. Many were hippies, punks or ravers that saw an alternate way to exist and rode the wave.
Every generation seems to have them though mostly the more elite get noticed as artists, poets etc. but there are many who just slip through the cracks of convention and have fulfilled, happy lives without putting in the effort that the bulk of the population has to.
Hmm, I get you. I’ve noticed this kind did people too. They have a very minimalistic philosophy to every aspect of life. Which works out perfectly for them.
It’s an extremely small part of the population though, they seem to live by different rules altogether
If you want to understand class in the UK, look for a programme by Amol Rajan called How to Break into the Elite.
In my opinion these just break down the working and middle classes whilst ommitting the upper class.
@@alexharris8404 do you think there’s an eighth category? One that’s above the elite class?
@TheCriticalReader I would say there is most likely 2, definitely those who earn £1m+ characterised by business owners, those in high finance and celebrities in clouding sport people. I would say they are mostly but not exclusively made up of new money and those who's families have worked their way up as well as declining old money families.
The second class I would say are those who do not need to work and have incomes from investments, trust funds, business empires ect. Mostly populated by the old money families or the exceptional new money people that have made above £500m, have properties in the tens of millions and are refined and not flashy.
@@alexharris8404 okay, I see the distinction you’ve laid out.
They should be separated too, as both sets of wealthy/rich people are vastly different. That takes us up to 9 social classes
Amazing video!
@@olived9560 thank you, I appreciate it
Elite only make £87k? And the rest
@@scobeyrowley5115 on average according to the sample in this study 😂
The super wealthy are on a whole other planet
The BBC, Guaranteed to deceive...
Adjusted for inflation,it would be around 124k now.
Another way of dividing the lower classes? theyll try anything!
I think these classes are massively outdated and things have changed dramatically over tha last 13 years. The biggest difference being asset wealth such as home ownership.