Question: Given the increased distinctions in social status that I am describing, how does it all impact working class discrimination?
How would you phrase it to ask for how the increased distinctions in social status affect the working class and its discrimination?
The social structure of the working class has changed over time because of developments in technology and increased education (Durand 2011). Workers have a right to a safe and healthy workplace, as well as maternity leave and pay equal to their male colleagues (Durand 2011). Workers in Britain today also demand holidays and pensions, which they may not receive. The working class can be divided into different types such as the industrial, administrative and clerical middle class. These are made up of people who work in higher positions such as university lecturers, managers etc. (Durand 2011). These people have the educational qualifications that allow them to work in more technical jobs. They also have time to take on tasks at home or in a workplace. These jobs are called white-collar or knowledge jobs. The working class today also includes people who work in the lower skilled jobs such as manufacturing, retail, restaurants and transport industries (Durand 2011). They work in environments with low-levels of firm hierarchy, territorial control, and intensified competition. [AS1] Workers are also underestimated because of rising prices and inflation. This acts as a hindrance for workers to reduce their income through bargaining for higher wages and benefits (Durand 2011).