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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is akin to "hard work," which is a known micro-aggression. [/quote]

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Nonsense. "Striver" as an insult means what others have said -- someone striving to join some imaginary high-class status. It's a focus on superficial indicators of material wealth and status. It's the constant flow of "is ____ high/low class" posts on DCUM. It's leasing (or buying) an expensive car just to show others you're rich/in the club. It's answering the question "how can I be a high-quality woman?" with an answer that focuses on [b]convincing others [/b]that you're a jet-setting Stepford Wife with an Executive Home, instead of, you know, focusing on the content of your character.

I am all for working hard, making money, creating a better life for yourself and your family. That kind of striving is positive. But striving to look Old Money, have "the right" friends, show off your car and kids and vacations, is just the more ambitious person's version of using #blessed to show off your amazing life. [/quote]

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