Social Class

Question 1

Upperclass

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Judging social class

Answer 2

Judge on:

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

Question 3

Middle class

Answer 3

Middle class are now seen as the majority of the population. 
Toby Blair said" we are all middle class now"
Traditionally the middle class is associated with those in managerial or professional. Likely to have been university educated and to have their own homes.

Question 4

Underclass

Answer 4

Controversial term and none would actually