Image by Beverly & Pack via Flickr One of the elusive questions in the United States surrounds what it means to be rich and upper class in America. The reality is that very few people actually know what defines upper class or "rich." For starters, "the rich" have greater wealth and influence in society. They also overwhelmingly dominate corporate America and maintain a disproportionate influence over other institutions. Sociologists estimate that the wealthiest one percent of Americans have a net worth of at least $1 million. There are also a lot of conflicting statistics as to … [Read more...]