Middle Class Definition Debate

Commenters debate the precise meaning of 'middle class' versus 'upper middle class,' arguing that lifestyles or incomes described in the article align more with upper middle class standards, influenced by regional definitions like US vs. UK.

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e.g US HN OK UMIST AKA DINK UK wikipedia.org class middle class middle upper upper middle upper middle class working class upper class income classes

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throwme_1980 Apr 24, 2018 View on HN

people need to lookup what "middle class" actually means. what's being banded about in this article is nowhere near the definition of middle class.

tamana Sep 9, 2016 View on HN

Not everyone is solid/upper middle class...

pmorici Oct 14, 2017 View on HN

The article is talking about upper middle class people.

uhtred Mar 23, 2021 View on HN

Middle class privilege is real.

qntty Apr 28, 2018 View on HN

"Upper middle class"?

cft Mar 18, 2016 View on HN

They are more like upper-middle classes (not upper classes).

osrec Dec 8, 2022 View on HN

Upper middle class may be more accurate.

relaxing Aug 27, 2024 View on HN

You’re assuming upper middle class living standards.

relaxing Aug 29, 2024 View on HN

You’re assuming upper middle class living standards.

dexterdog Jun 24, 2016 View on HN

If by elites you mean the middle class and up.