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The upshot of the 'ultimate culture clash' between Chelsea girls and less privileged Newcastle women, in your article on the BBC3 programme Geordie Finishing School For Girls, is that Britain is still a country where status is conferred by background rather than ability. None of the 'rich' girls featured are in worthy, productive jobs, especially comparing them to female engineers, doctors and selfmade businesswomen. Jeff, London (Mail Online) Those in Newcastle spoke of tough lives but often make having a mobile phone a priority. They say they can't afford to eat well but eat expensive unhealthy takeaways instead of buying in. People need educating on how to manage money.
Kaz, Bath (Mail Online) Two of the rich girls had parents who had made provisions so they don't have to work. Not so different, then, from some of the people in Newcastle, who grew up with parents on benefits.See the full content of this document
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Wealthy but Not Worthy [Scot Region]
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