Social class
Social Class
Social Class (pronunciation: /ˈsoʊʃəl klæs/) is a term in sociology that refers to the hierarchical distinctions between individuals or groups in societies or cultures.
Etymology
The term "Social Class" originates from the Latin word "classis", which means a division or order. In the context of sociology, it was first used in the 18th century to denote a form of social stratification.
Definition
Social Class is a form of social stratification where people in a society are grouped into a set of hierarchical social categories, the most common being the upper, middle, and lower classes. It is an essential concept in sociology, political science, anthropology, and social psychology.
Related Terms
- Sociology: The study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture that surrounds everyday life.
- Social Stratification: Refers to a society’s categorization of its people into rankings of socioeconomic tiers based on factors like wealth, income, race, education, and power.
- Upper Class: Refers to the group of individuals at the top of the social hierarchy who have more wealth and power than those in other classes.
- Middle Class: Refers to individuals who fall between the upper and lower class in terms of wealth, professional prestige or educational attainment.
- Lower Class: Refers to individuals who are in an economically disadvantaged position, often due to low levels of education and income.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Social class
- Wikipedia's article - Social class
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