Class and status have defined and disturbed civilisations for generations. In monarchies, a family monopolised power, privileges and status. Political reforms, based on voting, watered down their ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. If someone drives a fancy car, we assume they’re ...

Each generation cultivates their own emblems of success. In the past that might have looked like owning a car or holidaying abroad. More recently shows of affluence have entailed owning a new-fangled ...

Just like any other collective belief or cultural norm, status symbols change and evolve over time, characterizing financial comfort and stability in ways that make sense for newer generations of ...

In a world obsessed with the latest trends and flexing our perceived success, the concept of a "status symbol" is constantly evolving. What once signified wealth, influence, or discerning taste can ...

In comparison to younger people who are collectively struggling to achieve financial stability and comfort in their daily lives, millennials are doing pretty well — and they want the world to know it.

Regardless of status, background, or what we do for a living, we all share a straightforward desire: the pursuit of happiness. However, in recent years, happiness has found a sister: peace. Judging by ...

The concept of a "status symbol" is deeply embedded in human behavior. We often acquire certain items or strive for particular achievements to signal our standing, success, or desirability. However, ...