What happened: Jade Franks, who cleaned toilets while studying at Cambridge, has used her experience of classism to write a successful play now acquired by Netflix.
Why it matters:
- Highlights issues of class and social inequality in elite education.
- Brings diverse voices and stories to mainstream media platforms like Netflix.
MNN Take: Franks' work draws on personal experience to shed light on class barriers, resonating with wider audiences and prompting discussions on social mobility.
Sources: BBC UK