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When Achievement Creates Shame in Both Directions

I finally bought a house but I'm afraid to tell my family because they'll think I've forgotten about them, and afraid to tell my coworkers because it's in the 'wrong' neighborhood.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Success across class lines can create a double bind where every choice feels like a betrayal of someone important.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Class identity and class consciousness?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.