Middle Class

Definition

The middle class refers to individuals who fall socioeconomically between the working class and upper class. Middle-class people often have jobs in business and professional sectors, and they enjoy a comfortable standard of living.

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 theory, this term refers to the capitalist class who own most of society's wealth and means of production.

Socioeconomic Status: This refers to an individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.