Class and Politics
Further information: Household income in the United States, Personal income in the United States, Educational attainment in the United States, and Investment theory of politicsIncome remains one of the main indicators of class, as it commonly reflects high educational attainment as well as a prestigious occupation. A discrepancy in the political attitudes can be found among individuals residing in households with differing incomes. For example, during the 2000 election, voter turnout among those in the top 26% with household incomes exceeding $75,000 was 27% higher than the average.
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“The history of all countries shows that the working class exclusively by its own effort is able to develop only trade-union consciousness.”
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