social class
noun
plural social classes
: a group of people sharing the same social or socioeconomic status : class sense 2a
The well-to-do WTUL [=Women's Trade Union League] volunteers who joined striking New York City shirtwaist workers in 1909 had used their elegant attire to convey the fact that no woman, whatever her social class, could ignore the hardships endured by clothing workers in America.—
Ellen Cain
Ellen CainHer research explores the use and abuse of diversity and inclusion policy as a form of reputation management, and how social class influences access to and career progression within 'elite' occupations.—Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of LondonThe eight women denied being witches, but Mary was believed. She was 18, pretty, educated and from a higher social class.—Martina Devlin
Martina DevlinExamples of social class in a Sentence
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Clubs like the New York Athletic Club, founded in 1866, offered athletic competition among a social class that shared values, customs, and lifestyles.
—Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2024
The conflict between the young and the old is explored in the context of social class.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
In Nairobi, many of this social class, especially those in their 20s and 30s, are easily identifiable.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 23 May 2024
The author's books, set in her native Ireland, explore themes such as social class, power dynamics and other aspects of adulthood.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
What was once an exceptional circumstance involving 4% of births is now a more usual one, yet colleges have done little to assist those damaged by the new dispensation, who are not members of a fashionable social class.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2024
Beyond gender discrimination, Bend it Like Beckham delves into themes of race, social class, and cultural differences within a predominantly white male environment.
—Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Reports of the Potsdam meeting prompted the biggest demonstrations against the far-right in Germany since the early 1990s, bringing together citizens from across generations and social classes.
—Joseph De Weck, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2024
While Marxism focuses on social classes, Bahr believes addressing the climate crisis is focused on protecting all people by providing clean air, clean water and environmental protections.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2024
Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2024
The conflict between the young and the old is explored in the context of social class.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
In Nairobi, many of this social class, especially those in their 20s and 30s, are easily identifiable.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 23 May 2024
The author's books, set in her native Ireland, explore themes such as social class, power dynamics and other aspects of adulthood.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
What was once an exceptional circumstance involving 4% of births is now a more usual one, yet colleges have done little to assist those damaged by the new dispensation, who are not members of a fashionable social class.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2024
Beyond gender discrimination, Bend it Like Beckham delves into themes of race, social class, and cultural differences within a predominantly white male environment.
—Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Reports of the Potsdam meeting prompted the biggest demonstrations against the far-right in Germany since the early 1990s, bringing together citizens from across generations and social classes.
—Joseph De Weck, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2024
While Marxism focuses on social classes, Bahr believes addressing the climate crisis is focused on protecting all people by providing clean air, clean water and environmental protections.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Social class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20class. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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