A third of Britons believe they have changed social class, survey finds
A recent survey reveals that a third of Britons believe they have changed social class, with many identifying as part of multiple classes. The term 'polyclass' has been introduced to describe the 6 million people who feel they belong to more than one social category. Working-class individuals are less likely to report class changes, with many feeling judged based on their social status.
- ▪More than a third of Britons say they have changed social class according to a survey by Attest.
- ▪The term 'polyclass' describes 6 million British people identifying with multiple social categories.
- ▪Working-class individuals are least likely to report class changes, with 70% stating they remain in the same class they were born into.
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