The Lower Class: the Emergence of a New Social Class

As soon as the term "low society" appeared in Japan, it immediately sparked discussion. This phenomenon is manifested in the following three aspects: 1. The trend of social "downward mobility" is quietly taking shape in the world. Among the young people in the first half of their thirties, the class consciousness of the next generation has a downward trend. 2. Its biggest characteristic is not just low income, but also an overall decline in communication skills, living abilities, willingness to work, willingness to learn, willingness to consume, etc. It can also be said to be "low enthusiasm for life as a whole." The younger generation continues to join the "lower society", and the pull of society's downward movement is getting stronger and stronger. As the global society moves downward one after another. 3. The author opposes class solidification and hopes to prevent downward mobility of social classes through "total equality of opportunity". The "lower class" mentioned in this book is not the disadvantaged group of people struggling to make ends meet, but is basically equivalent to the "lower class of the middle class"; and "upper class" refers to the "upper class of the middle class." China is also encountering such social trends challenges, and readers can gain warnings and experiences from this book.