Section 2
Social Class in the U.S.
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Social Class in the U.S.
Most social scientists agree that American society is stratified into social classes, based on wealth, education, and occupation.
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Income
Individual and household income remains one of the most prominent indicators of class status within the United States.
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Wealth
Wealth is commonly measured in terms of net worth, which is the sum of all assets, including home equity, minus all liabilities.
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Education
In the U.S., educational attainment is strongly correlated to income and occupation, and therefore to social class.
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Occupation
In the United States, occupation and occupational prestige are primary indicators of social class, along with income, wealth, and education.