Social Class in the UK Flashcards

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.