Class and Economic Decline

Since 1970, the economic prospects for the middle class have plummeted, with less than half of Americans now doing better than their parents. Joan shares a personal story that highlights the stark class distinctions she experienced while dating someone from the working class, illustrating the complexities of social honor and perception that persist across different economic backgrounds. The conversation delves into the broader implications of these class divides, which resonate not only in the U.S. but also in advanced industrialized nations worldwide.