Does social class still define one's position in society?

Whether we like it or not, yes is the answer. However, the edges get a bit blurred today as many of the super-rich are chavs who have created their own classless class. It's very difficult for those of a higher social class who find themselves unable to support their lives financially - they generally haven't got the wherewithall to survive.

I think in Britain it does. Those who are working class are more subject to abuse and manipulation and are less able to defend themselves. I believe that most of the media and those in politics are upper middle to upper class. I heard a shocking statement by an ex-executive of the BBC who said something about a discussion he had with the BBC controller where he admitted that he loathed and despised the masses. This is paraphrased, I can't remember the exact wording. The person being interviewed thought that this was a very bad attitude coming from the head of the BBC. I don't believe there was any come back about this comment, or if there was it was never reported.

Class, race, and gender still create problems for "us" here in the US. Actually, most places in the world. Sadly enough, it will always be the case. People with money (power) don't want to be on the same level as one on welfare or just getting by. We are all judged by what we drive, wear, etc... Society is driven by money and the "American Dream", so that scale of monetary success will always be used. Just look around. The rich are developing islands to escape the rest of "us". They have their own schools, communities, and secret societies. For a democracy to work, there has to be some form of inequality. How do you measure success? That's a question you have to ask yourself. Most people define success as having a great job that makes a lot of money. Money to buy big houses, expensive cars, clothes, etc... As long as "we" are driven by money, society will always be divided by those who have it and those who don't.

unfortunately, yes. But it really only makes sense. If you are a rich person who is a member at the Country Club, probably go to charity balls, maybe even on a board of directors somewhere, then your social status is pretty high, b/c you are well known, and have a rep for being a "great guy". On the other hand, if you are a homeless beggar who has to go eat out of the garbage and go to shelters to get out of the cold, then you are pretty much under the radar. No one turns to look at you and you are classified as being the "lowest on the totem pole".

Unfortunately it does and will continue to do so. Anyone who says otherwise are the ignorant ones. It's easy for someone in the higher up to go down but still they get preferential treatment, but the other way around? Keep dreaming. That is accepted reality.

only for those who are ignorant enough to believe so - it matters far more what you do than what you are.... the choices that we make in life are what truly define us.

Unfortunately that doesn't stop it being the case, people still do...

Very much so. It is worse now. Just think: how many chavs do you see getting jobs as doctors or going to university?

Only on the outside, a right thin view of what people are are inside where it counts.

--That Cheeky Lad

NO....money dose make you a better human.....whats in side

Sorry to say but yes it does.....