Friedman, Sam
The Class Ceiling: Why it Pays to be Privileged
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447336105
- author:
- Friedman, Sam
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Policy Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14.8 centimetres
- 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 This book takes an in-depth look at the barriers faced by those from working-class backgrounds who aspire to elite occupations. Drawing on 175 interviews across four case studies, Friedman and Laurison reveal a powerful 'class pay gap' in Britain's elite occupations, where those from privileged backgrounds earn, on average, 16% more than their working-class counterparts. The authors explore the complex reasons behind this disparity, examining the subtle yet significant ways in which class affects who gets to the top. From the world of television to accountancy, architecture, and acting, the authors shed light on the often-overlooked obstacles that prevent working-class individuals from achieving their full potential. A thought-provoking and ambitious book, The Class Ceiling challenges readers to consider the role of class in shaping our social and economic landscape.
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