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Social Class Indicators in America


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Social Class Indicators in America
This paper discusses the major social class indicators, wealth, education, and job, and relates them to the three different social classes.
2,560 words (approx. 10.2 pages) | 2 sources | MLA | 2002 United States


Paper Summary:

The paper gives many descriptions of social class indicators but does not feel that they are a practical tool for judging people accurately based on a single meeting. The author feels that it is impossible to fit everyone effortlessly into one of three social classes. The paper concludes that a person?s social class is just one of the many aspects of that person; and that one needs to explore the other aspects before making a judgment about that person.

From the Paper:

"Likewise, the source of an individual's employment is not always a reliable indicant of social class. Again, if someone has connections, it is possible to retain a high-paying or much coveted job, regardless of social class. One who belongs to the upper class may have a job typically attributed to those in the lower class, simply to pass the time or make some additional spending money. These are usually those who have already made their fortunes and could now relax, or those who inherited or were handed most or all of their wealth. Obviously, in that case, the job does not suggest anything about social class."

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APA Citation:

Social Class Indicators in America (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Social-Class-Indicators-in-America/11108

MLA Citation:

"Social Class Indicators in America" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Social-Class-Indicators-in-America/11108>




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