Social Class Implications + Changing nature

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Implications of social class on chances in employment, health + lifestyle

Life expectancy has grown- people in higher social classes live longer

- 4-8 years +

Factors depend on life + health expectancy

- Diet

- Exercise

- Manual labour

- Smokers

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Changing nature of the working class, middle class and upper class

Social class divided into 8

- More broadly 3 (working class, middle class + upper class)

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Upper Class

Privileged minority

Wealth + power

Transmit wealth to children

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Middle Class

Broader group

Wide income + occupations

Largest class

Educational/occupational background

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Working Class

Skilled/unskilled workers

Manual labour + heavy industry