LONDON (Reuters) - British people can now aspire to and despise four new levels of social classes, according to a new survey conducted by researchers in partnership with public broadcaster the BBC.

Traditional British social divisions of upper, middle and working class seem out of date in the 21st Century, no longer reflecting modern occupations or lifestyles. The BBC teamed up with sociologists ...

3. Class System People critique the British class system, claiming it is outdated and unfair. There’s a perceived level of elitism, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds can feel ...