New book about multimillionaires and their employees is likely to cause discomfort
The book "Serving the Super-Rich" by French sociologist Alizée Delpierre explores the complicated dynamics between multimillionaires and their employees in Brazil, revealing underlying issues related to social class and privilege.
Class 4Spring is Class 3This
The author shares their experience of starting a new school year as a homeroom teacher after a five-year gap, emphasizing classroom dynamics and student engagement in naming their class.
TV Critique: Maybrit Illner: "The Powerful Believe They Are Untouchable"
The article critiques a recent episode of Maybrit Illner's talk show that discusses the Epstein scandal and its implications for the moral decay of the elite class.
The Audience of the Ariston: A Fragile Mirror of Italy That Cheers and Boos
The article explores the complex nature of the audience at the Ariston theater in Italy, highlighting their wealth and how they reflect the broader Italian societal dynamics.
The new strategy of luxury market giants. How to entice the middle class?
Luxury brands are reevaluating their pricing strategies as demand from aspirational customers dwindles, highlighting a shift in the luxury market dynamics.
Class Struggle Downplays Women's Responsibility
The article critiques Klassekampen for minimizing women's responsibility in the context of public scrutiny faced by Princess Ingrid Alexandra.
The Class of Commissioners in Soviet California
The article draws parallels between the declining Soviet Union and current socio-political dynamics in California, suggesting the state is facing its own challenges of corruption and dysfunction.
Column 'Hank's World': The Dolce Vita of the Ancient Middle Class
The article explores the wealth and lifestyle of Rome's middle class during the market economy era, highlighting the societal dynamics of consumption and trade.