From the pit to the palace – social class in Britain
It is often said that class is the great divide in British society, but what does social class mean in 2024? Is it a set of escalators where we can easily move up and down? Or more like an open prison, where only occasionally do a few manage to escape? If you are born working class do you remain that way, regardless of how your life changes? And to what degree does the class your born into define or limit your opportunities in life, and the discrimination or favour you might encounter?