Social Class Flashcards

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Upperclass

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Traditionally, they are those with inherited wealth, often in the form of land.

  • operate ‘social closure’, meaning that their education, leisure time and daily lives are separated or partially invincible to the rest of the public.
  • They may send their children to boarding schools, socialise in exclusive Clubs
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Judging social class

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Judge on:

  • money/income
  • possessions
  • house
  • lifestyle
  • holidays
  • television viewing habits
  • dress/style
  • accent
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