Section 5
The Impacts of Social Class
By Boundless
One's position in the the social class hierarchy has far-reaching effects on their health, family life, education, etc.
Social class is a strong social determinant of health.
Different classes have different levels of access to treatment and encounter different mental health stressors.
Family life, including marriage, childbearing and household composition are strongly influenced by social class.
Educational attainment is tied to social class, with upper class individuals acquiring higher degrees from more prestigious schools.
Social class is associated with individuals' religious affiliations and practices but not with religiosity itself.
The higher one's social class, the higher their levels of political participation and political influence.
Criminal justice is the system of practices and institutions of governments directed at deterring and mitigating crime.