A white collar worker is a person who does non-routine work in an administrative or professional position, and does not perform manual labor. A higher level of training is typically demanded for a white collar position; a college degree is a common requirement. This group of workers tends to earn a higher wage than manual laborers, and is more likely to be paid a salary than an hourly wage. The dress code associated with a white collar position may be somewhat higher than for other positions.
The Birth of Mass Culture During the 1920s, many Americans had extra money to spend, and they spent it on consumer goods such as ready-to-wear clothes and home appliances like electric refrigerators. In particular, they bought radios.
