Influences on Social Class Position

• There are 7 Main Influences on Social Class Position:

  • Occupation
  • Income
  • Ownership of Wealth
  • Leisure & Cultural Interests
  • Social Contacts
  • Social Background of the Parents
  • Social Class you identify with
• Occupation is the main influence as a high status job, get you a higher social class position
• The higher income you have, the higher social class position you will have
• If you have a higher ownership of wealth, you have a higher social class position
• If you go to high cultural leisure & cultural activities, you have a higher social class position as you will have higher cultural capital
• If your social contacts are in a high position, you have an increased social capital and have better networks to get better opportunities in life & social class position
• If your parents have a high social background, then you have a higher social class position due to inherited wealth
• If you identify with a higher social class, you will have a higher social class position as you know your wealth