The reason why people self identity themselves as the middle class, knowing they fall in another class instead is self esteem and to be part of the majored. In You May Ask Yourself they stated “ The very rich control corporation and have some political power, but the lifestyle and values of the very wealthy do not have much impact on the country in general” he states. American is a middle class nation.” (257). Citizens in america want feel part of the country not feel like labor worker, your word worth more when you have more money in your pockets. For sure the working class feel outdated like blue collar were respect more during the the wars, but now you are just the labor force. One reason a person might not refer them to the upper class
