Socio-economic Classification - M10 Flashcards
What is Demography?
Study by statistical methods of the human population
What is the main concern of demography?
Measurement of population changes over a period of time
How often is the census carried out, and who by?
Every 10 years, ONS (Office for National Statistics)
Name the two main methods of demography?
The Census & Registrations of births marriages and deaths
What skill level is class I (A)
Professional
What skill level is class II (b)
Managerial / technical
What class level is III or Non-manual (C.1)
Clerical, skilled manual, supervisory
What class level is III or manual (C.2)
Manual
What class level is IV (D)
Semi-skilled, un-skilled
What class level is V (E)
Unskilled work or unemployed
Give examples of class I jobs
Doctors, dentists, engineers, directors
Give examples of class II jobs
Librarian, teacher, pharmacist, nurse, hygienist
Give examples of class III non-manual jobs
Clerk, police officer, typist, draughtsman
Give examples of III manual jobs
Carpenter, hairdresser, painter
Give examples of class IV jobs
Farm worker, waiter, postman