In simple terms, the British Class structure can be split into 5 main groups.
The Aristocracy
Upper Class
Middle Class
Working Class
Lower Class
These classes can be represented in a pyramid as shown opposite.
| Welcome to my website on the British Class System to be presented for my English project of January 2023. | |
| So what is the British Class System you may ask. | |
| Before the
Industrial Revolution British society was divided into groups depending
on what kind of family you were born into, these divisions or classes,
influenced people's occupation, social status and political influence.
Today this has changed a little partially due to more people gaining a
higher
education, especially at University level. In simple terms, the British Class structure can be split into 5 main groups. The Aristocracy Upper Class Middle Class Working Class Lower Class These classes can be represented in a pyramid as shown opposite. |
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| Please follow the links on the left hand side to find out more about the British Class System | |