Middle Class Flashcards
1
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How does family reinforce middle class identity?
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- Child centred (king and raynor)
- Reinforcing values of achievements and deferred gratification (king and raynor)
- Through use of role models, sanctions and imitation
2
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How does education reinforce middle class identity?
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- Hidden curriculum in schools similar to the values, knowledge and leisure interest at home - cultural capital (bordieu)
- Already constructed by family and other sources of agents of socialisation
3
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How does peer groups reinforce the middle class identity?
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- Competing with each other for the most recognition
- Middle class mothers define identity by peer approval
- Concept of yummy mummies determined by peer approval, maternal capabilities and style of their children (Goodwin)
4
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How does media reinforce the middle class identity?
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- Targeting group of consumers
- Media targets middle age/classes as they’re a group with high disposable income and define identity with what they own (Saunders)
5
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How does workplace reinforce the middle class identity?
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- Occupation is the dominant source of identity
- Professions of middle class affect lifestyle and workplace may be key source of identity (savage)
- Can lead to conspicuous consumption and social comparability (savage)
- Middle class occupy a contradictory class position (wright)
- Often hold managerial or supervisory roles
- Partially control investment, means of production and labour power
6
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What is social capital?
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Networking and socialising with others in a similar economic position to advantage them
7
Q
What are some examples of social capital?
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Secure work experience placements and school placements
8
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What is economic capital?
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Amount of money or material goods they a person or group possesses
9
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What are some examples of economic capital?
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Pay for extracurricular activities, trips, tutors and resources
