You’re all Class!

Traditional British social divisions of upper, middle and working class are now considered out of date in today’s modern world.

So much so that a group of sociologists from leading universities in the UK have created a new 7-tier “class system.”

Elite:

This is the most privileged class in Great Britain who have high levels of all three capitals. Their high amount of economic capital sets them apart from everyone else.

Established Middle Class:

Members of this class have high levels of all three capitals although not as high as the Elite. They are a gregarious and culturally engaged class.

Technical Middle Class: 

This is a new, small class with high economic capital but seem less culturally engaged. They have relatively few social contacts and so are less socially engaged.

New Affluent Workers:

This class has medium levels of economic capital and higher levels of cultural and social capital. They are a young and active group.

Emergent Service Workers: 

This new class has low economic capital but has high levels of ’emerging’ cultural capital and high social capital. This group are young and often found in urban areas.

Traditional Working Class: 

This class scores low on all forms of the three capitals although they are not the poorest group. The average age of this class is older than the others.

Precariat: 

This is the most deprived class of all with low levels of economic, cultural and social capital. The everyday lives of members of this class are precarious.

Take the test here and find out where you belong.