class and classism

Class &Classism

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Class &Classism

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SOURCES of Class

Social Capital

Human Capital

Human Capital

Human Capital

Human Capital

Cultural Capital

Cultural Capital

CC: socialization

(SCHOOLS)

CC: socialization

(PEERS)

CC: socialization

(FAMILY)

INFLUENCES on Class

Group of Origin

Peer Group

Group of Aspiration

TYPES of Classism

UPWARD Classism

UPWARD Classism

DOWNWARD Classism

LATERAL Classism

INTERNALIZED Classism

U.S. Class Structure

Social Class Education Occupation % of Population

CAPITALISTCLASS

Prestigiousuniversity

Investors and heirs, a few top executives

1%

UPPER MIDDLECLASS

College or university, often with postgrad degree

Professionals and upper managers

15%

LOWERMIDDLECLASS

High school or college; often apprenticeship

Semiprofessionals and lower managers, craftspeople, foremen

34%

Social Class Education Occupation % of Population

WORKINGCLASS

High school Factory workers, clerical workers, low-paid retail sales, craftspeople

30%

WORKING POOR

Some high school Laborers, service workers, low-paid salespeople

16%

UNDERCLASS Some high school Unemployed and part-time, on government aid

4%

SOURCE: James Henslin, Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach

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1. Doctor

2. Military Officer

3. Firefighter

4. Scientist

5. Nurse

6. Engineer

7. Police Officer

8. Priest / Minister / Clergy

9. Architect

10.Athlete

11.Teacher