Key Words for Sociology 0.0 / 5 ? SociologySocial ClassASOCR Created by: EmilyCreated on: 01-01-14 16:30 Bourgeoisie - Marxist term for the ruling class or upper class 1 of 17 Class conciousness - awareness of being in a particular social class 2 of 17 Consumption - how people spend their money 3 of 17 Cultural Capital - knowledge of high culture which can be turned into economic advantages 4 of 17 Deferred Gratifcation - sacrificing for the future e.g. saving for going to college 5 of 17 Economic Capital - wealth and income 6 of 17 Elaborated Speech Code - formal speech, assosiated with the middle class 7 of 17 Immeadiate Gratifacation - living for the moment 8 of 17 Lifestyle - distinctive set of tastes, attitudes and behaviours 9 of 17 Middle Class - referred to as non-manual (or white collar) workers, this is a diverse group of both occupations and people 10 of 17 Proletariat - Marxist term for the working class or subject class 11 of 17 Restricted Speech Code - informal, collequial speech, assosiated with the w/c 12 of 17 Social Capital - ability to network, which brings economic and social advantages 13 of 17 Social Class - a group with occupies a particular social and economic position in society 14 of 17 Underclass - poorest and most underprivledged section of society, sometimes seen as a result of thier sub-standard culture 15 of 17 Upper Class - small, wealthy and powerful group at the top of the class hierarchy 16 of 17 Working Class - usually seen as manual workers, but contains a wide range of occupations 17 of 17
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