• grue@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      The idea I was alluding to is that the distinction between “lower class” and “middle class” has always been fictional. It exists only to drive a wedge between working-class folks, for the benefit of the owner class.

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        But if she didn’t specify middle class, those who think of themselves as middle class would think they were going to be okay.

    • explodicle@sh.itjust.works
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      Middle class then: Wealthy people who didn’t hold noble titles

      Middle class now: I’m embarrassed to call myself working class