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The return of social class?

Social class as a form of structured inequality has been underplayed by sociologists in recent years. Is it time to revisit class to help us understand recent changes in UK society?

Downton Abbey—the ‘hit Edwardian nostalgia show’ offering comfort, stability and security in our current troubled times?
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This article provides an interesting discussion about one of the central concepts of sociology, namely social class. Note carefully Geoff Andrews’ suggested reasons for the re-emergence of discussions about ‘class’. To what extent do you agree with these reasons? Can you come up with others?

You should keep an eye out to see what happens to the ‘One Nation’ idea — will the Labour Party continue to run with this?

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