class and classism
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Class &Classism
Photo by Doug Rickard: A New American Picture
Class &Classism
Photo by Doug Rickard: A New American Picture
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
