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Cate Blanchett, like most Australians, thinks she’s middle class. An expert on class explains why that matters (theconversation.com)
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[-] Obi@sopuli.xyz 12 points 5 months ago

I'm not from the commonwealth but I find that argument archaic, the modern definition of middle class has nothing to do with nobility.

[-] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 1 points 5 months ago

Modern society doesn't really have a class system. If Care Blanchett turned up to the local cafe she would join the queue. However, her wealth means her driver probably would instead.

I don't consider her .middle class any more but she herself does, probably as that's how she sees herself from growing up and her values/upbringing. Shes just fortunate enough to now be incredibly wealthy too.

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