1. "Classism in the US" part 1
by
Asael Zendon
Period 7, Sociology
Source: Mr. Ruben Meza
2.
3. The elite class: The richest and most powerful people
in the country. The elite live in a world of their own.
4. The upper class: people who have so much wealth
that they dont have to work much to keep the upper
class status.
5. The middle class: Usually paid by salary, "white
collar"workers.Individuals earning at least $45,000
per year; family of 4 earning at least $65,000 per
year. Not working means losing middle class status.
6. The working class: "Blue Collar" wage workers.
Includes semi skilled and skilled labor.
7. the poverty class:People living below the poverty line.
Including minimum wage workers. 1 person earning
less than $19,000 per year; family of 4 earning less
than $ 25,000 per year.
8. The underclass: People who live in destitution
outside of the system, often without addresses or
phone numbers.
