Friedman, Sam
The class ceiling: Why it pays to be privileged
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447336068
- author:
- Friedman, Sam
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Policy Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 138 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Industrial Relations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Class Ceiling: Why it Pays to be Privileged by Sam Friedman and Daniel Laurison Behind the closed doors of elite employers, a powerful 'class pay gap' exists in Britain's top occupations. This important book reveals how class affects who gets to the top, drawing on 175 interviews across four case studies. Friedman and Laurison explore the complex barriers facing those from working-class backgrounds trying to make it into prestigious jobs. They show that even when they succeed, they earn on average 16% less than their colleagues from more privileged backgrounds. This is a rich and ambitious book that sheds light on the often-overlooked issue of class inequality in Britain's elite. By examining the experiences of individuals in different fields, including television, accountancy, architecture, and acting, Friedman and Laurison demonstrate that the glass ceiling is not just about individual talent, but also about social class.
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