Intellectuels are rarely from working class. Of course it's possible but it's way easier to achieve higher studies and a PhD and a carrer in academia by example

Intellectuels are rarely from working class. Of course it's possible but it's way easier to achieve higher studies and a PhD and a carrer in academia by example when you don't have to worry about money or working. And thats not about only money but education too. Class, in fact.