While social class has played an influential role in society, are the traditional markers of the working class, middle class and upper class still relevant? The Telegraph has undertaken an ambitious survey of 13,000 people in Britain and Northern Ireland and has now compiled a new 6-category class system based on the results. Joining Sean was Connor Ibbetson, Senior Special Projects Reporter for the Telegraph to explain.
Are there now six social classes compared to the traditional three ?
While social class has played an influential role in society, are the traditional markers of the ...
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