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I think class is an important issue but just like issues of ethnicity and gender inequality many people dont think about it unless it directly affects them

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I think class is an important issue but just like issues of ethnicity and gender inequality many people dont think about it unless it directly affects them

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Today has actually made me think about class in terms of my own life and where i live. its been like a subconscious thing that i've just consciously started thinking about

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Today has actually made me think about class in terms of my own life and where i live. its been like a subconscious thing that i've just consciously started thinking about

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the class difference where i live is very much local to non local. The locals struggle to just get by as we live in a tourist hot spot where many wealthy people visit or have second homes. where as those who do have second homes or have moved from other areas with money don't struggle and happily pay the prices that shops etc charge. its a massive problem where i live and talking about it today has only now made me realise how bad it actually is

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the class difference where i live is very much local to non local. The locals struggle to just get by as we live in a tourist hot spot where many wealthy people visit or have second homes. where as those who do have second homes or have moved from other areas with money don't struggle and happily pay the prices that shops etc charge. its a massive problem where i live and talking about it today has only now made me realise how bad it actually is

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Class in my opinion causes big divides for individuals with the same aspiration. for instance university, if you are in higher class and have family/ friends/ others who have university experience to support you mentally, financially and support through the process this will be much easier. However those who do not know anyone who has been to university and does not have the support at home, or financial support the process may be much more difficult and take much more effort from the individual to get to places where others are easily handed.

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Class in my opinion causes big divides for individuals with the same aspiration. for instance university, if you are in higher class and have family/ friends/ others who have university experience to support you mentally, financially and support through the process this will be much easier. However those who do not know anyone who has been to university and does not have the support at home, or financial support the process may be much more difficult and take much more effort from the individual to get to places where others are easily handed.

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I did a bit of research last night and it would seem to be that social mobility has increased with improvements in education and social welfare, but still may not be very clear cut

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I do think class is important as it offers different opportunities for people depending on their class but someone shouldn't be judged because of this 

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I do think class is important as it offers different opportunities for people depending on their class but someone shouldn't be judged because of this 

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Class matters because the institutions like the council use them to decide our fate

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Class does matter as it impacts on academic attainment and opportunities in life

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Class in my opinion causes big divides for individuals with the same aspiration. for instance university, if you are in higher class and have family/ friends/ others who have university experience to support you mentally, financially and support through the process this will be much easier. However those who do not know anyone who has been to university and does not have the support at home, or financial support the process may be much more difficult and take much more effort from the individual to get to places where others are easily handed.

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Class is still very prominent today however whether it is important varies from person to person, Personally to me class doesn't define a person or what opportunities are available to an individual however regardless of our opinions this still continues to impact the equality of those in certain 'social classes' for instance the quality of education a

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as how you were brought up and your past experiences of class affect your opportunities, even though we shou

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Class is very important, as your life can be entirely effected by the class group you are in. This is due to the economic benefits/disadvantages it brings you in a capitalist society, and the fact you are often consciously judged by the class group you belong to, which insinuates that people will treat you different because of this.

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I believe that class shouldn't define you who9 you but it can create inequalities and people can be discriminated depending on what class they're in

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Personally I think class shouldn't matter as we should all have the same opportunities, however, I know that some people have worked to be where they are. Class does have a huge impact on academics- like private or publ

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Chris Hazell - Class does matter as it affects lives in both a conscious way and also in a subconscious way

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Chris Hazell - Class does matter as it affects lives in both a conscious way and also in a subconscious way

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I think class is still a very current issue although not it being at the forefront of society. I've also grown up being aware that class is an issue and that as a family we are in a higher class

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the way we view others is definitley obsucured by the class system and how it's negative stereotypes have remained throughout generations 

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the way we view others is definitley obsucured by the class system and how it's negative stereotypes have remained throughout generations 

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I think being upper class has more noticeable benefits, that doesn't mean though a person in working class can't receive the same benefits. Unfortunately they just have to work harder. I personally don't care for class as it shouldn't be who you know, rather what you know.

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Class has been around for so long that it wouldn't seem normal without them, that doesn't mean that they are beneficial for society.

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Where I live class doesn't really impact lives. Yes some are at the lower end and some at the higher but it is a small area so everyone helps everyone no matter their social class. However, I can understand the importance of class in social work as some are less off and do therefore struggle to live comfortably.

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i dont think class matters because it reflects unequal access to resourses like health services,jobs opportunities  and rights in the society

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i dont think class matters because it reflects unequal access to resourses like health services,jobs opportunities  and rights in the society

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I think class does matter as It provides some people with greater opportunities, while others have to struggle and work for the same outcomes.

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I think class does matter as It provides some people with greater opportunities, while others have to struggle and work for the same outcomes.

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Personally I don't often think much about class although I know it does effect people's lives its something that doesn't come up much in thoughts or conversations

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a higher class allows you to get access to things that improves your life. this could be the people you know, area you live in, the food you eat.

if youre in a 'lower' class youre capped. therefore dont have the same life quality as the higher class people

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a higher class allows you to get access to things that improves your life. this could be the people you know, area you live in, the food you eat.

if youre in a 'lower' class youre capped. therefore dont have the same life quality as the higher class people

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Im my opinion i don’t think class is important and i think it is unfair to look at people differently or with disrespect just because they are in a higher/lower class than others. People should be looked at and respected the same regardless of their income etc.

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I think class and peoples opinions on class make a big impact on the opportunities you are offered or experience due to people’s judgements of whether you are capable or deserving of such opportunity. Class can cause barriers or open doors in life.

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Personally it does not matter to me, but it still matters in todays society such as  when employers decide on who to employ

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I think class is important as your opportunities vary depending on the class you are in

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I think class does matter. it impacts everybody. Also class is responsible for lots of inequalities in today's society.

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Personally class doesn't define anything to me about a person, but it is a situation that is quite current within society

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I think class causes inequality in society, however it is needed. We all come from different educational backgrounds and have different upbringings which make us all unique. However, I see class division as money association more than anything else.

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to some extent class does affect my life especially in terms of income, health and education.

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to some extent class does affect my life especially in terms of income, health and education.

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i do not think class is important but i do think it is influential on people's lives. It is more covertly used and referenced too within modern society

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i do not think class is important but i do think it is influential on people's lives. It is more covertly used and referenced too within modern society

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I think class is important. It definitely has an impact on how we see the world around us. In my experience, people from different classes often don't understand issues associated with being from a working class family and / or having a lower income, and there are definitely problems that are more prominent within different classes, especially with how class effects our access to different things.

I think one major example of this is access to long term mental health support. Things like long term counselling are very rarely done through the NHS, whereas if a person can afford private care, it becomes significantly easier to have therapy or counselling on a long term basis, rather than having to wait potentially years to have a 6 week session.

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To me class does not effect my life. Where I live your class doesn

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Class matters to me. I've witnessed the impact of social class first hand in my own experiences and those around me, and although I see myself as lucky to have reached university, many of the people I grew up with/family/friends didn't have this opportunity. Not everybody needs or wants to get a degree but social class should not be an influencing or limiting factor. Education, discrimination and perception are huge factors.

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I think it matters and has been evident during this pandemic

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Class in my opinion, causes huge divides in opportunities for individuals who have the same aspirations. For instance getting into university, if you have parents/family/friends to support you metally, financially and give you advice from their experience that makes the process much easier. compared to those from a lower class who may not have the support or know anyone who has been to university or have fincial support, the process may be much more difficult and take more effort from their own behalf.

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I think it is important to have representation from people with different background experiences to talk about social issues i.e a mixture of working class and middle class etc is needed

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Class is extremely important in self identity and individual experiences vary depending on class. Things like what social activities to engage in, music, dress sense and all things that make up individual identity and culture are intertwined in class. It also affects a person's life chances, the opportunities and resources people have access to in their lives. Access to education, house, health care are all affected aswell as a person's norms and values which will affect their attitudes towards certain job roles or higher education for example

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I feel social class does matter as it provides society with lots differences and values. However sometimes feel it would be better without classes as it creates an inequality in society

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i would never put myself in a class and it would never enter my mind too but my sister would. 

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i would never put myself in a class and it would never enter my mind too but my sister would. 

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I think class is important as it plays a massive role in the world however I think it shouldn’t exist as we all go on about people being treated equally yet in classes we treat people differently according to what class they are in which means that we aren’t treating people equally

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I think class is important as it plays a massive role in the world however I think it shouldn’t exist as we all go on about people being treated equally yet in classes we treat people differently according to what class they are in which means that we aren’t treating people equally

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Due to lack of cultural capital, unable to see the bigger picture that lots of people on the estate may be struggling and therefore not grouping together to be vocal against the estate.

We all need something that makes us feel good to show others we have taste, their life is not just being on a council estate.

Relates to the free school meals at the moment, where people have been demonised for buying tv’s, phone’s, cigarette’s instead of feeding their children.

Easy for people to look down and judge.

We may not see the bigger picture and some people may have gone to loan sharks.

The sunglasses meant a lot to her and made her happy.

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Neoliberalism maximises on the idea of individualised freedom, however the paradox to this is that our social state is shrinking; with the influence of policies and free markets determining what individuals have access to goods, essentially governments are maintaining high levels of control and preserving spending.

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Neoliberalism increases the divide between the rich and the poor. It focuses on privatisation and more businesses taking over in previous public sector areas to create a profit. It reduces government involvement and uses free markets but also increases the control on government support i.e. the monitoring and criteria of benefits. Neoliberalism also focuses on an individual but fails to recognise that each individual has different ‘starting points’ which interlinks with class.

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money and class is a big factor.
"you get what you pay for"
the idea of privatising big companies like british rail in order to give better service to the people that use it
and creates a class system so lower class can no longer use these services in the way they were originally intended

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The biggest factor from this morning is the privatisation from the state to Public services and the impact on society. Education and health services for example become money saving exercise and ran as businesses and not always in people’s best interests. State run schools vs private lead to inequality in accessing ,the quality and the level of opportunity in careers opportunities in jobs and further education

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Why have majority of people not heard of Neo Liberalism?
One of the unhappiest nations in Europe due to demonising of the unsuccessful people.
If no social contract and individuals left to own devices then dominant powers will bully and take what they want.
Has neo liberalism, global networks and individualism Accounted for how poorly we have done in the pandemic? Other countries who believe in community have fared better, and majority of them have been run by women.

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Neoliberalism is recognising people as a commodity and valuing their worth against what they can put into the elite. E.g, Piccadilly Gardens was a beautiful landmark where you could sit and watch the world go by however now it is so privatised you cannot go there without buying a coffee.

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I found the slides on class very interesting and linking with the previous unit of social justice, discrimination and oppression especially when considering how class continues to divide and create inequalities in society. Money and power are clearly important factors to be considered when discussion and questioning class and how this can result in discrimination and stigmatizing people. I liked the way in which Bourdieu broke the idea of class in to 4 areas, this really made me think of class from different perspectives and how clients I work with experience this.

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Growing up I knew class mattered to others but for me this has never been an issue. The picture of the ladder made me think the fact that no one is equal.

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Growing up I knew class mattered to others but for me this has never been an issue. The picture of the ladder made me think the fact that no one is equal.

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It’s a shock to find out some of the top earners don’t think they earn enough money!
How can people spend that much money!

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Class has a

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Class isn’t a term I use any more, it’s more them and us.

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Money is power and power is money

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I never really thought of class as something that was important, I always believed that if you worked hard you reap the rewards but going through the slides yesterday and reading about meritocracy and is working up the ladder actually possible it did make me think but also made me a little frustrated that there is an idea that even though people can work hard and make their way up the ladder it is almost as though there is a certain limit to how far you can go when actually I believe that there isn’t and that people can work on those skills that you need to be able to get those top spots.
I do think there is a massive divide in social class and this is more apparent with the pandemic!

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Class remains to be an issue despite how far we have come in technology and the modern world. Money and power strongly influence our lives

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I feel that class and divides have always been an issue in society and there is a continuing trend which makes the divides bigger and bigger. I see myself from a working class background and this does make me who I am today

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Different theories view class differently

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Class does make a difference. Even when you move from one to another, you will always feel you belong to your original clas

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Class does make a difference. Even when you move from one to another, you will always feel you belong to your original clas

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When growing up in a working class community, I certainly witnessed class in communities. I've never lied neo-liberalism.

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Very interesting topic, I think class does matter, I would like to think it doesn't but we live in a world where it impacts most things. However, what class is I am still undecided on - whether it links directly to wealth or whether it focus's more on attitude and perspectives on the world?

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The media manipulate everything to the advantage of those in power.. who runs the media.

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The media manipulate everything to the advantage of those in power.. who runs the media.

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Bourdieu's explanation of class was much broader including the nuances of behaviour and taste that come with being brought up in a set class. it made me think of lottery winners or footballers who may be ridiculed by the papers for having a lot of money but not what is seen as upper class taste.

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Class is not just connected to wealth. Can be difficult to move between classes ( more social mobility in post-war era) now we are in economic downturn. Class creates social divisions.

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I feel money can buy you power if you don't have the power you want. 

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I feel money can buy you power if you don't have the power you want. 

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I do think class matters. I find it difficult to have a string class identity as I social capital resonates with me and I think this is what makes me middle class rather than wealth.

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I don’t really think of class in old terms. I

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I have looked at the slides and enjoyed reading about neoliberalism. I managed to read the introduction from split: class divides uncovered. It’s made me look at films I enjoyed as a child in a different light after the Billy Elliott film and the story behind it
I have always worked hard and that’s all my family asked. I feel I have been  lucky to get here however I don’t feel meritocracy is enough in life

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class is something that is very evident in our society, effecting how you are seen and treated 

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class is something that is very evident in our society, effecting how you are seen and treated 

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Class matters, those classed as top of the class hold the power

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Class doesn’t really matter to me.  I’ve never really thought about.
In regards to the material it’s made me think about class in a different way found it quite insightful.

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For me class shouldn’t matter but it does. The slides were useful in terms of making it easily understood, the book reading went over my head, will have to read again to understand more clearly.

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Class matters to me, my working class values underpin who I am. The 1% video made me feel sad. It made me aware that despite the appearance there is social mobility this in fact could be an illusion. It reinforced how unequal society is.

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Class is a real issue in society, more than I think we realise. It was hard to understand the wealth of other countries in comparison. The section around social capital was interesting

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I feel there is a large divide in society around class. When I think of class divisions, money comes to mind as I feel that is one of the main divides. You're separated within society based on how much money you have and what materialistic things you own.

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I found the class information interesting. growing up i didnt realise about classes. it was just how it was. as ive grown up i can see how unfair this is. Trafford has extremely rich upper class areas and some extremely poor areas. the information really made me think about this. however i cant see it changing as why would the richer classes want this to change

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I found the class information interesting. growing up i didnt realise about classes. it was just how it was. as ive grown up i can see how unfair this is. Trafford has extremely rich upper class areas and some extremely poor areas. the information really made me think about this. however i cant see it changing as why would the richer classes want this to change

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Money is important and the richer are definitely getting richer especially those in the 1%, I believe class does matter and especially when you come from a poor single parent background growing up

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I always thought about class in regards to money but after thinking more about it from reading the learning, I would now relate this more to social and cultural capital after reading about Bourdieu's theories. I have friends and family from what we would consider a range of classes and thinking about Bourdieu's theories , cultural and social capital is more prominent at times.

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I have never noticed class growing up.  My parent's taught me “treat others as you wish to be treated”.

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I have never noticed class growing up.  My parent's taught me “treat others as you wish to be treated”.

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I feel class will always matter. Lived experience impacts on perspectives, whether from a middle class or working class perspective. Bourdieu  states class can be constructed by own upbringing. I agree with Graithwaite ( 2016), in that austerity has caused a rise in in work poverty. 

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I feel class will always matter. Lived experience impacts on perspectives, whether from a middle class or working class perspective. Bourdieu  states class can be constructed by own upbringing. I agree with Graithwaite ( 2016), in that austerity has caused a rise in in work poverty. 

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The YouTube video explaining Neoliberalism was really informative. The impact on other countries to create wealth in the UK/USA etc was shocking. Storing up further inequalities and oppressive societies. Highlights the juxtapositions of capitalism and social justice.

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Power and money discussed a lot .enjoyed reading the slides and lots of discussions with family about class object

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When I think of class and divisions I think I automatically think of money. I had quite a comfortable upbringing, I don't feel I really had any real concept of money until well into adulthood, as it wasn't a worry, however now interestingly when I have a conversation with my Dad about class, he straight away labels me as middle class, whereas, now, as an adult, I think I separate myself from my background a little more.

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Class matters especially when your seen as bottom of that system

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Class is apparent, growing up I was always told just do what you can

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I never used to think that class was important, my Dad used to always say "nobody is better than you".  Class is not easy to  describe either; I have met people who are extremely rich but have no manners.

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This has become the main topic of conversation at the dinner table. The theory of social capital linking to class resonates with me more than wealth.

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Neoliberalism made me feel really angry! The theory explains what I have been feeling and couldn't articulate

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Neoliberalism made me feel really angry! The theory explains what I have been feeling and couldn't articulate

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When I first read the question 'what does class mean to me' I thought.. well it means nothing to me. Because personally its something that I have never really thought about before or a way of how I have thought about people.
Since reading the slides it has given me more of an insight and certainly in to the reality of how class plays a huge part in discrimination and the inequalities in society.

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I think class will always 'matter' in society; I like the work of bourdieu and how this shows that there are different areas of how class is associated like the social and cultural aspects, which I agree with,  but feel that class will always largely be controlled by finances. I think Danny Dorling's concept of the 1% and inequality reinforces this and how money = power.