Synopsis
As Darren examines how social class shapes our identities and destinies, he meets people moving between the classes only for some uncomfortable home truths to emerge.
- Programme: Darren McGarvey's Class Wars
- Episode: 01: Identity Crisis
- Channel: BBC Scotland
- Broadcast year: 2021
- Sociology | The Class System
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