Class, one of the most basic analytical concepts in sociology, structures our social world in fundamental ways. Nevertheless, the extent to which social class is salient to people, and the specific content of class-based identities and class cultures, varies widely. This course is rooted in a comparison of the working class versus professionals and the upper middle class. The focus is on the United States while maintaining a comparative perspective on other national, historical, and...
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