Social Class

America Split into Different Systems

In many different countries around the world, class can be defined in various ways regarding on who you are and where you are from. In the U.S, the economical classes are generally categorized into three groups: Upper class, Middle class, and Lower class. The upper class is usually defined as those whom are independently wealthy, “rich people”. The middle class, being the category that represents the vast majority of Americans, are working individuals who own a home and car that make a minimum amount of money; average. Finally, lower class/working class, falls at the lowest end of the middle class spectrum. These are workers who are employed at “blue collar” industries or paid by the hour. Having an understanding about these classes, I would say that I consider myself to be in the middle class. As I am a full time college student, I have an average income. A lot of people aren’t sure if you can actually progress, but I believe that with hard work and dedication, mobility between classes is possible if you work hard enough for it.

The systems of classes generally consist of the upper, middle, and lower class. The upper class is usually defined as those whom are independently wealthy, which means that you are at the top of the chain. Members of the upper class often did not have to work for their money, and did not receive it from any achievements or hard work that they put in. They are usually born into it and inherit the money from their family. They have great power over the governmental policy in their area as a result of their status. Most of the population consists of the royal families and people with powerful titles. As being born into this status, back then, it was much harder for people to move up in class because historically, there was not much movement.

The next class is the middle class, also known as “white collars”. This is the broad category that the vast majority of Americans consider themselves to be...