Social Class

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This paper examines several theories and definitions of social class and looks at the significance of social class in society. The paper discusses the implications of social class, in terms of disadvantage or privilege and looks at the impact on the individual of family, social class, schools and socialization.

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"Social class is understood by Ostrove and Cole as a construct in encompassing notions of privilege, status, power and position within a society. Social class constructs identity, establishes differences between groups within society and confers distinct privileges. Simultaneously, along with race and gender, class has implications in terms of both privilege and disadvantage. Individuals may experience discrimination on the basis of class, which is a powerful social category that shapes individuals' experience of themselves in the world. Though class is generally considered to be..."

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