Class Structure

Definition

Class structure refers to the hierarchical organization of society into different social classes based on wealth, occupation, education level, and other factors.

Related terms

Social Mobility: The ability of an individual or family to move up or down the social and economic ladder within a society.

Bourgeoisie: In Marxist contexts, it refers to the capitalist class who own most of society's wealth and means of production.

Proletariat: Workers or working-class people, regarded collectively (often used with reference to Marxism).