Social Class Classification
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The document defines four social classes - the underclass, working class, middle class, and upper class - and provides common stereotypes associated with each. For the underclass, stereotypes include being lazy, uneducated, and spending excessively on vices. The working class is seen as uneducated and exploited. The middle class is viewed as hardworking and educated. Finally, the upper class is stereotyped as snobby and owning many expensive possessions.
Social Class Classification
- 2. Definition: The lowest social class in a country or community, consisting of the poor and unemployed Common stereotypes: Money scroungers Lazy Stupid/uneducated Spend a lot of time drinking and smoking Careless Not motivated
- 3. Definition: People with unskilled, blue collar jobs with low incomes Common Stereotypes: Mind lazy Unproductive Uneducated Irresponsible Unhealthy Hardworking Exploited
- 4. Definition: Typically consists of people with degrees from the less prestigious universities, usually including professionals, highly skilled labourers, and lower and middle management. Common stereotypes: Hardworking Own expensive things Educated and intelligent
- 5. Definition: A class of people above the middle class, havin g the highest social rank or standing based o n wealth and family connections. Common stereotypes: Snobby Look down on people below them Spoilt Own expensive things Sociable