Bungacast /505/ Reading Club: Classes in Bourgeois Society
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Aug 8, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a deep dive into Jakubowski's insights on ideology and how it shapes the middle classes. The speakers tackle whether ideology is merely a false consciousness and explore capitalism's ideological nature. Insights into the petite bourgeoisie reveal generational aspirations for social mobility amid economic challenges. They also dissect the evolving educational motivations of the middle class and its historical dynamics, all while critiquing traditional views on class through a Marxist lens.
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Boomer Hoarding Is Dubious
- Philip Cunliffe rejects the charge that boomers intentionally hoard wealth from their children.
- He says asset-price dynamics and democratic choices explain outcomes, not generational malice.
Education As Middle-Class Strategy
- Alex Hochuli argues the lower middle class invests heavily in children's education as a route for upward mobility.
- This emphasis has expanded across society, making education a generalized escape strategy.
Lower-Middle-Class Culture Is Universal
- George Hoare suggests lower-middle-class culture has become pervasive across society.
- This flattens class distinctions and spreads aspirational educational strategies.
