Essentials of Sociology (12th Edition)
Essentials of Sociology (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134205588
Author: James M. Henslin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 1FYC-231
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Social class can be thought of as a large number of people who have a common rank in property, power, and prestige.

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The components sociologists use to measure social class are income, education, and occupation. Think about your education, your job, and where you live. Social class may have an impact on the schools you went to or the college you chose. Social class may also determine whether you have to work hard to make ends meet or if you are comfortable in your lifestyle. The upper middle class is made of up people who have been well educated. If you are not here, it is believed you can reach this class by obtaining a degree. Many Americans have been part of the lower middle class. They can have a decent lifestyle, but might have difficulty maintaining it. A concept to think about is whether you believe hard work and a higher education pay off or are you content to remain in your current class. Also consider how social class may have an effect on your health, family life, education, religion, political views, and crime. Think about how your social class might impact your healthcare, or lack thereof, your access to good schools, and the potential of becoming a criminal.

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