A comprehensive new analysis based on more than 90,000 UK adults reveals the shocking effect of class and status on employment. Wealthy families are 'hoarding' the best opportunities for children who are less academically gifted, to the cost of their poorer peers, showing that class background plays a significant role in determining job prospects.
By the age of 30, around 70 percent of men and women from privileged backgrounds are in highly paid or prestigious positions. In contrast, only 10 percent have 'working class' occupations such as builder or cleaner, illustrating how class significantly affects one's career trajectory.
The UK's glass floor is 'even sturdier than we realised' according to the study. This metaphorical barrier prevents the poor from rising to top positions while ensuring rich children mostly experience upward mobility, underscoring the persistent inequities in the labor market.
Dr de Vries highlighted that 'Children of the most advantaged families face almost no risk of significant downward mobility.' This suggests that these families leverage their resources to provide their children with both academic and professional advantages, perpetuating socio-economic disparities.
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