This is an inset that was published with my ‘Social Class: Jack and his Master’ published in “New Zealand Today” (Universal Books 1973) p.83. There have been a slight change in layout. The original had three columns
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Class appears in New Zealand sporting activities. In List I below, the 1972 New Zealand rugby league team are seen to be mainly factory, sales and clerical workers. In List II the 1972 All Black test team plus reserves are seen to be mainly professional men and farmers. The third List is a representative set of occupations for New Zealand men in their twenties [based on the 1971 Census]. By comparison it can be seen that the rugby league team is more representative of New Zealanders in this respect than the All Blacks.
List I: 1972 New Zealand Rugby League
Management cadet
Customs clerk
Tally clerk
Insurance Rep.
Advertising salesman
Estate Agent
Estate Agent
Company Representative
Policeman
Driver
Engine Driver
Fitter
Diesel Fitter
Motor mechanic
Bricklayer
Plasterer
Butcher
Freezing worker
Labourer
List II: 1972 New Zealand Rugby Union
University student
University student
University student
Teacher
Teacher
Draughtsman
Bank officer
Insurance agent
Salesman
Salesman
Farmer
Farmer
Farmer
Farmer
Farmer
Farmer
Shearer
Farm worker
Freezing worker
List III: Representative Group of Young Male Workers
University student
Teacher
Accountant
Asst Production Mgr Clerk
Salesman
Farmer
Farmer
Farm worker
Deliveryman
Driver.
Fitter
Mechanic
Electrician
Carpenter
Painter
Freezing worker
Store man packer
Labourer