In the US we also have an arguably poor view on what an "educated" person has to look like, and all the condescension that comes with not being "educated".

Specifically, the issue I have in mind is the commonly shitty way that trades are viewed (and trades people not seen as educated). Like plumbers, carpenters, hvac professionals, metal workers, etc.

My understanding is that there isn't as much of a divide or poor view of those paths in at least certain parts of Europe. Germany comes to mind, but I certainly could be wrong.

In many professions they also don't properly value experience (fresh graduate, with a degree), but that's another issue.