Identity - Social Class. Changing? Flashcards
MARSHAL ET AL
Statistics of survey
60% said they belonged to class
90% said they belonged to a class if promoted
75% social mobility is hard
MARSHAL ET AL
Is class important?
Yes
MARSHAL ET AL
Why?
Class is important cuz
People acknowledge relevance of social class and how hard social mobility is
SAVAGE ET AL
Statistics of survey
•few thought Britain classless
-HOWEVER saw themselves as individuals
•class significant but identities weak
SAVAGE ET AL
Is class important?
Both and changing
SOCIAL MOBILITY AND CHILD POVERTY COMMISSION
People who pay fee paying schools
71% senior judges
50% House of Lords
HOWEVER
Only 7% in total
SOCIAL MOBILITY AND CHILD POVERTY COMMISSION
Is class important? Why?
Yes
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