Aspirations Quote by Peter Mullan
“The working-class aspirations are worse now than when I was a kid - and it was pretty bad when I was a kid. Reality TV means they are being told they are no longer a working class, they're an underclass. Young lassies want to be Jordan or Jade, but very few aspire to be the next Germaine Greer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2010
Working‑class hopes have declined; media reshapes identity, turning class into a stigma and idolizing superficial fame.
In simple terms: Media erodes class ambition.
Key Takeaway
Resist media‑driven narratives.
Themes
class
media influence
aspirations
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
sociopolitical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career counseling
- education reform
- media literacy
Key Concepts
sociology
cultural studies
Questions to Reflect On
- What values can replace celebrity worship?
- How can media be used to empower the working class?
A Different Perspective
Class identity can be reclaimed through community action.
