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.
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.
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.
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.
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.