A Thought from the Non-Working-Class
Does anyone else get tired of the euphemism “working-class voters?” Is it so un-PC (that’s “politically correct,” not Park Cites, in this instance) for the news media to just say what they mean by this term: non-college-graduate, lower-wage earners?
There is nothing inherently negative about the latter term, because “non-college-graduate, low-wage earners” are simply people like everyone else. Some are great people, some aren’t, some really do work hard, some don’t. Some are smart, some aren’t.
It’s actually the use of the euphemism “working-class voters” that is derogatory because the media is saying to them, “we don’t want to embarrass you by saying what we really mean.” Maybe the reporters would find these voters aren’t embarrassed by their status at all.
I think the media just uses the easiest, most unoffensive (in their mind) term they can come up with. The media is lazy and looking for a quick, descriptive term they can use. Just like Soccer Moms, Red state, Blue state, etc. I think you would have to admit that your 2nd paragraph could be applied to people in the Park Cities. Just replace your term with Parkies. I agree that working-class is one of these media-driven lazy terms. But people here in the bubble are guilty of the same. How many times do you hear someone use the term “workmen”, e.g., “I have some workmen coming to my house today”. They do not use the term plumber, electrician, carpenter, etc. I have always wanted to inquire and say “Oh, you have an attorney coming to your house?”.
You got it, Unstable.