1/ The inversion of traditional gender roles and other “cultural inversions” among elite groups is paralleled in dog ownership. The middle classes tend to own cute lap dogs, spaniels etc whereas the working class go for staffies & pitbulls.
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5/ And, in fact, he benefits in his social circles by showing that he is forward-thinking, i.e. he has power to burn. Similar story with immigration, being relaxed about it shows that you have nothing to fear...and you have nothing to fear because...high status.
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6/ This is what underlies the statement “strong men aren’t afraid to be in touch with their feelings.” This makes little sense to the lower classes, but in th elite circles from which it originates it is a means to signal influence & power.
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