Which of the following expresses Erik Olin Wright's concept of "contradictory class location"?
A) a surgeon regrets his career choice and wishes he had been a writer
B) a bus driver wishes she earned a higher income
C) a professor thinks freely and deeply yet sells his labor to the university
D) a corporate executive still retains speech and food habits of his working-class upbringing

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Erik Olin Wright's concept of "contradictory class location" refers to individuals who occupy a position in the social class structure that is not easily classified as either working class or middle class. The example of a professor selling his/her labor to the university illustrates this concept as the professor is highly-educated and may have a higher income, but still sells their labor for wages, which is a characteristic of the working class.

Which of the Following Expresses Erik Olin Wright's Concept of "Contradictory