Middle Class Flashcards
1
Q
Rely more upon their
A
Education and intellect rather than physical ability
2
Q
Four types of middle class groups
A
Savage
3
Q
Savage - professionals
A
Doctors and lawyers
- long education
- cultural capital - knowledge, qualifications
- work based
4
Q
Managers (savage)
A
Less qualified - work their way up
- defined by standard of living and leisure pursuits
5
Q
Self employed (savage)
A
Individualistic
- faith in hard work and discipline
6
Q
White collar or clerical workers (savage)
A
Work and pay superior to manual workers
- introduction of technology- pay and status decline
- more in common with working class
7
Q
Middle class education
A
Move home to get their children into the catchment area
8
Q
What do the middle class believe in?
A
Meritocracy
