Culture of Class

From November 14 through November 23, Michigan Radio reporters explored social class in our society.We looked at how social class is defined, how people…

If you think about it, class is a tricky word. What does it even mean? How do you define it?Michigan Radio reporters and producers take a look at how…

From the Bradys to the Cosbys, most of us can probably name several television families... some middle class, some working class and some decidedly upper…

For a lot of people, living the good life in America means having money in the bank, and a big house on a suburban cul-de-sac.But in a little corner of…

Debtor's PrisonWhen you step into a Michigan courtroom, crime is supposed to be crime, regardless of social class. But whether you go home or go to jail…

There, perhaps, is no moment in life when the difference in class is more apparent than when you are accused of a crime. The wealthy hire the best lawyer…

Michigan’s economy is steadily becoming more "knowledge-based" than "factory-based." That means, in order to land a job and earn a decent salary, a…

We’ve been reading all your comments on our Culture of Class series (If we haven’t heard from you tell us your thoughts).We’ve heard from people who have…

Upward mobility: the idea that, if you work hard enough, you can climb the class ladder. It's part of the American Dream, right? That you can pull…

When I was growing up, I knew a lot of kids whose fathers didn't earn a living working in the bowels of a factory like my dad.Their dads were businessmen,…