A third of Britons believe they have changed social class, survey finds
Summary
A survey found that over one-third of Britons say they have changed social class, with many identifying as belonging to more than one class at the same time. The study highlighted differences in social mobility and wellbeing among working-class people compared to those from middle or upper classes.Key Facts
- More than 33% of Britons say they have changed social class during their lifetime.
- People from upper-middle and upper classes are most likely to identify with more than one class.
- Working-class people are least likely to say they changed class, with 70% staying in the class they were born into.
- Researchers introduced the term “polyclass” to describe about 6 million people who identify with more than one social class.
- Almost half of Britons have felt judged because of their social class.
- Many people rank social class as more important to how others see them than age, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
- Working-class people tend to have stronger ties to their social roots and sometimes change their behavior to fit into other social or work groups.
- Research shows working-class people who move to higher status jobs become happier but still report less wellbeing than those from wealthier backgrounds.
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