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fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Dear Abby: My sisters treat me like the 'failure' of the family

Your "successful" sisters appear to be annoyingly obtuse. The next time you receive an invitation on short notice, patiently explain to them the difference in your lifestyle and theirs.
Relationships
#wealth
Social justice
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Rich people are more generous than the poor - here's why they give

Wealth correlates with greater kindness and willingness to help others, challenging stereotypes.
Rich individuals show consistently more prosocial behavior across different age groups.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
NYC parents

People Are Sharing Stories About Out-Of-Touch Rich Students At Their Expensive Schools

Social justice
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Rich people are more generous than the poor - here's why they give

Wealth correlates with greater kindness and willingness to help others, challenging stereotypes.
Rich individuals show consistently more prosocial behavior across different age groups.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
NYC parents

People Are Sharing Stories About Out-Of-Touch Rich Students At Their Expensive Schools

#sociology
#identity
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Jennifer Johnston, Irish Novelist Who Probed Country's Fault Lines, Dies at 95

Jennifer Johnston's novels intricately examined Ireland's social class divides and personal relationships, cementing her legacy as a significant literary figure.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Jennifer Johnston, Irish Novelist Who Probed Country's Fault Lines, Dies at 95

Jennifer Johnston's novels intricately examined Ireland's social class divides and personal relationships, cementing her legacy as a significant literary figure.
#education
#family-dynamics
Wine
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Wine was an 'everyday drink' for almost EVERYONE in ancient Troy

Wine consumption in ancient Troy was widespread among all social classes, challenging previous notions of wine as a luxury.
Brooklyn
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Rumaan Alam's Haves and Have-Nots

Rumaan Alam's novels use real estate to explore social dynamics and class disparities within New York's elite.
Homes in Alam's stories symbolize the complexities of wealth and relationships among friends and family.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

In a lather over doing the washing | Brief letters

The term 'washhouse' reflects a historical class distinction, as noted from the evolution of public washhouses in Manchester to modern-day laundries, revealing societal changes.
Mental health
fromBrownstoner
4 months ago

Parties, Gossip and Too Much Brew: How 19th-Century Brooklynites Celebrated the New Year

In Brooklyn, in the late 19th century, New Year’s celebrations varied significantly across social classes, with upper-class families hosting elaborate gatherings while the working class often worked through the holiday.
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