Like rinon said, snobbery isn't limited to academia nor educated people.
It's made worse in these contexts because these are the same people who are asked to comment - and sometimes even make policy - on the working class.
It's a little galling when the educated, wealthy, and powerful show contempt for core parts of the culture of groups they are supposed to represent the interests of.
It's also counter-productive, since these educated, wealthy, and powerful people must necessarily engage in dialogue with the working class if their research, policy, or commentary is intended to be accurate or useful.
It's made worse in these contexts because these are the same people who are asked to comment - and sometimes even make policy - on the working class.
It's a little galling when the educated, wealthy, and powerful show contempt for core parts of the culture of groups they are supposed to represent the interests of.
It's also counter-productive, since these educated, wealthy, and powerful people must necessarily engage in dialogue with the working class if their research, policy, or commentary is intended to be accurate or useful.