social class

• División de la sociedad basada en el estatus social y económico, a menudo determinada por factores como la riqueza, la ocupación, la educación y el origen familiar.

A division of a society based on social and economic status, often determined by factors such as wealth, occupation, education, and family background.

1. Social stratificationB2formal

   A division of society based on social and economic status, such as wealth, education, and occupation.

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   • Social class often influences a person's opportunities in life.
   • The study examined the relationship between social class and health outcomes.
   • In many societies, social class is determined by birth.

2. Group of people with similar statusB2formal

   A group of people within a society who share a similar economic and cultural position.

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   • The working class is a major social class in industrial societies.
   • The upper social class often has access to better education.
   • Social class can affect a person's lifestyle and values.