Social Class Flashcards
1
Q
Upperclass
A
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
2
Q
Judging social class
A
Judge on:
- money/income
- possessions
- house
- lifestyle
- holidays
- television viewing habits
- dress/style
- accent