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What is the wealthiest and most privileged group in the UK?
What is the definition of precariat?
The poorest and most deprived class group.
What does the established middle class enjoy?
A diverse range of cultural activities.
What distinguishes the technical middle class?
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What characterizes the new affluent workers?
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The traditional working class enjoys emerging culture.
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What is true about emergent service workers?
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What is a white-collar worker?
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What is a blue-collar worker?
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What does a pink-collar worker do?
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Study Notes
Elite
- Wealthiest and most privileged group in the UK.
- Largest earners across social, cultural, and economic factors.
Precariat
- Represents the poorest, most deprived class group.
- Low scores in economic, social, and cultural areas.
- Common jobs include cleaner, van driver, and care worker.
- Socializes primarily within their class.
Established Middle Class
- Second wealthiest class group, known for sociability.
- Engages in diverse cultural activities.
- Mixes socially with a broad range of individuals.
Technical Middle Class
- Distinctive, prosperous new class group.
- Socializes mainly within similar backgrounds.
- Favor emerging cultures like social media over traditional highbrow culture.
- Common occupations include research, science, and technical fields.
New Affluent Workers
- Middle-income class with a sociable disposition and diverse cultural interests.
- Economically secure, though not affluent.
- High engagement in emerging culture, such as sports and live music.
- Limited participation in traditional cultural activities like classical music and theatre.
Traditional Working Class
- Scores low across economic, social, and cultural metrics but enjoys some financial stability.
- Many own homes and socialize within their class.
- Less inclined to participate in emerging cultural trends.
Emergent Service Workers
- Youngest class group, financially insecure with low savings and housing value.
- High engagement in emerging culture, including social media and sports events.
White-Collar Worker
- Defined as individuals in professional, managerial, or administrative roles.
Blue-Collar Worker
- Engages in manual labor, which can be skilled or unskilled, across various industries like manufacturing, construction, and maintenance.
Pink-Collar Worker
- Involves roles focusing on customer interaction, entertainment, and service sectors.
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Explore key terms related to social classes in the UK with these flashcards. Learn about the Elite and Precariat groups, including their economic and cultural impacts. This resource is perfect for understanding social stratification in British society.
