social class
[/ˈsoʊʃəl klæs/]
nounpl: social classes
classe social
1. A division of society based on social and economic status, typically including factors such as income, education, occupation, and wealth
The study examined how social class affects educational opportunities.
O estudo examinou como a classe social afeta as oportunidades educacionais.
2. A group of people sharing the same social or economic position within a hierarchical society
He moved from the working class to the middle class through education and hard work.
Ele mudou da classe trabalhadora para a classe média através da educação e trabalho duro.
3. A category of society distinguished by socioeconomic status and cultural characteristics
Different social classes have varying access to healthcare and housing.
Diferentes classes sociais têm acesso variável a cuidados de saúde e moradia.
In Brazil, social class discussions are particularly relevant given significant wealth inequality and the historical influence of class on access to education and services. The concept of 'classe média' (middle class) has expanded significantly in recent decades. In the USA, social class is often discussed in terms of economic mobility and the American Dream, though class consciousness is generally lower than in European contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pull oneself up by one's bootstraps (to improve one's social class)
born with a silver spoon in one's mouth (born into a privileged social class)
cross the tracks (move between different social classes)
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