White collar is a term used to describe a particular kind of job. Basically any work that’s not manual labor (i.e. work that’s harder on the brain than on the body) can be described as a “white collar” occupation.

Think research analysts, administrative assistants, and nurses, versus the local plumber or a high school janitor. (Those would be considered blue or pink collar occupations.)

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