Middle class

Definition

The middle class is a social group that falls economically and socially between the working class and the upper class, characterized by moderate levels of income, education, and professional jobs. Members of this group often play a significant role in shaping political ideologies due to their unique socio-economic position.

Related terms

Socio: economic status - A measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.

Political ideology: A set of ethical ideals, principles, doctrines, myths, or symbols of a social movement that explains how society should work and offers some political and cultural blueprint for a certain social order.

Income inequality: The unequal distribution of household or individual income across the various participants in an economy