There are middle class and upper class individuals who achieved what they did through their own intelligence and hard work. They are in management, or entrepreneurs, or perhaps the CFO in their family business.
However, none of us should forget about the many individuals - also intelligent and hard working - who end up in minimum-wage jobs and who struggle to pay bills.
This is not to take away from those more affluent people who are ethical and genuinely work hard. However, many attained their positions because of a head start.
Watch this clip below. It explains privilege clearly and concisely. Time to realize a few things.