One of the boyos: class in Wales
Article Abstract:
The Welsh do not have a rigid class system, as England, does, and the little class pressure that exists flows upward, not downward. Wales, a region of some 2.9 million people, has managed to retain its cultural distinctiveness, despite pervasive English influences.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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The ascent of British man
Article Abstract:
The list of 100 powerful and influential people in England shows that the class system is still in place. Only four women are listed, and 66% of the 100 were privately educated. The top 100 of 1992 is compared to the top 100 of 1972.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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New Britain
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Links between social class and voting in Britain are examined in detail, as are issues related to electoral reform. Voting patterns are also assessed in geographical terms.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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