class privilege

An image of a baker in a tasteful white uniform demonstrates the working-class aesthetic.

Why Are so Many People Obsessed With ‘Dressing Up’ as Working Class?

Middle and upper-class infatuation with the blue-collar aesthetic boils down to privilege and a need to appear as though we work harder than we do.…

June 28, 2021

Illustration by Emmalia Godshall for an article on Olivia Jade

Olivia Jade, the College Admission Scandal and Class Privilege

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

While the young influencer's appearance on 'Red Table Talk' proves that the discussion around the controversy is not over, we must shift the dialogue toward one that addresses class.…

December 22, 2020

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Why Are so Many People Obsessed With ‘Dressing Up’ as Working Class?

Olivia Jade, the College Admission Scandal and Class Privilege