The concept of class is often avoided in public debate, but it's essential for understanding inequality
- Written by: Jessica Gerrard, Senior lecturer, The University of Melbourne
Martin Bergsma/ShutterstockIn Australian news, opinion and popular culture, the figures of the hipster and the bogan are everywhere. These figures are proxies for cultural, commercial and moral aspects of class, signalling differences in fashion, accents and tastes. Perhaps one of the most recognisable examples is the popular television series,...
