Experts are debating the criteria for defining middle-class status, focusing on income levels and diminishing purchasing power. The discussion arises from a growing sense among employed individuals that they are falling behind economically. Factors considered include not only salary but also the ability to maintain a certain standard of living. Income thresholds are being re-evaluated due to inflation and the rising cost of essential goods. Many feel disconnected from the traditional markers of middle-class life despite holding jobs. The analysis aims to understand who currently qualifies and how economic shifts are impacting social stratification. This re-evaluation reflects broader concerns about economic inequality and social mobility.