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4.7B Social class

Social class is a way of grouping people in society based on their socioeconomic status. This usually includes factors such as income, wealth, education, occupation, and access to power or social prestige. The idea of social class became especially important in the 19th century, when industrialization and political revolutions were transforming societies. Two major thinkers helped shape how we understand social class...

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