Class - is a categorization about economics and lifestyle. Social classes are economic or cultural arrangements of groups in society. Examples of class are upper class, working class and lower class.
Status - is about how you are viewed by society.
Stereotypes of Class/Status:
Upper class:
- 'Posh'
- Snobby
- Wealthy/rich
- Big house/mansion
- Expensive clothing (e.g. designer clothing/brand names)
- Rude/disrespectful attitude
- Arrogant/ignorant
- Selfish
- Often away on business
- Always go on holiday
- Speak formal english
Working Class:
- Less formal clothing, scruffy (e.g. builder)
- Terraced housing
- Lack of parking
- Busy
- Few children
Lower Class:
- Council flats
- Criminals (e.g. theft/burglary)
- Do drugs/drug dealers
- Alcoholics
- Many children
- 'Scroungers' (e.g. benefits)
- 'Chavvy' clothing
- No/few qualifications
- Jobless (cant get one/cant be bothered)
- Lazy
There are also upper middle class, middle class, lower middle class, and the lower cast (prisoners)
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