The people at the very bottom of society, the ones who lack opportunity. Also often rely on state benefits.
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What sociologist is associated with the idea of the underclass?
Charles Murray (1989).
Who argues that the underclass identity is that of 'laziness'. He states that over-generous benefits encourage this culture.
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Who are the working class?
Traditionally made up of manual workers.
Often viewed as hard-working, straight-talking and salt of the earth identity.
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What sociologist is associated with the working class?
Hutton (1995)
argues the decline in trade union memberships and the dispersal of working-class communities has now worn-down the identity.
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Who are the upper class?
Those with inherited wealth, often in the form of land.
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Which sociologists are associated with the upper class identity?
Mackintosh and Mooney
Have pointed out the upper classes 'invisibility'. The upper class function on social closure.
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Who are the middle class?
Majority of the population.
Traditionally those in professional or managerial careers. Who are likely to be university educated and own their own homes.
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Which sociologist is associated with the middle class?
Fox
Discusses the idea of 'upper middles', 'middle middles' and 'lower middles'.
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Card 2
Front
What sociologist is associated with the idea of the underclass?
Back
Charles Murray (1989).
Who argues that the underclass identity is that of 'laziness'. He states that over-generous benefits encourage this culture.
Card 3
Front
Who are the working class?
Back
Card 4
Front
What sociologist is associated with the working class?
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