class-conscious
Aware of hierarchy
Class-conscious describes awareness of social class distinctions and one's place within them.
The term often implies concern with class differences—either sensitivity to one's own social standing She was class-conscious about her working-class background or awareness of inequality between classes a class-conscious critique of capitalism.
The word can cut both ways: snobbish attention to status, or solidarity with one's economic peers.
Study of human communities
- stratificationDivision into distinct levels
- MarxismClass-based revolutionary philosophy
- ideologyStructured belief framework
- hegemonyDominant group's control
dialectics · superstructure · materialism · capitalism · socialism · bourgeoisie · proletariat · labor
Measurable difference between things
- povertySevere lack of resources
- oppressionUnjust exercise of power
- exploitationSelfish use of others
- marginalizationRelegation to powerless periphery
privilege · underprivileged · socioeconomic · classism · ghettoization · redlining · gentrification · oligarchy
Superior select group
- aristocracyRule by hereditary elite
- bourgeoisieCapitalist ownership class
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- gentryHighborn but not noble
underclass · affluent · privileged · blue-collar · white-collar · socialite · landed · pedigree
Unfair inclination or prejudice
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- snobberyPretentious social superiority
- elitismPreference for privileged rule
- stereotypeFixed oversimplified notion
bigotry · intolerance · exclusion · ostracism · judgment · condescension · disdain · contempt
Division into distinct levels
- segregationForced separation by group
- polarizationSeparation into opposing extremes
- gulfPartially enclosed sea
- chasmDeep, steep-sided gap
rift · bifurcation · demarcation · enclave · apartheid · two-tier · haves · have-nots
sociology
Study of human communities
- stratificationDivision into distinct levels
- MarxismClass-based revolutionary philosophy
- ideologyStructured belief framework
hegemony · dialectics · superstructure · materialism · capitalism · socialism · bourgeoisie · proletariat · labor · economics
disparity
Measurable difference between things
- povertySevere lack of resources
- oppressionUnjust exercise of power
- exploitationSelfish use of others
marginalization · privilege · underprivileged · socioeconomic · classism · ghettoization · redlining · gentrification · oligarchy · plutocracy
elite
Superior select group
- aristocracyRule by hereditary elite
- bourgeoisieCapitalist ownership class
- nobilityTitled ruling class
gentry · underclass · affluent · privileged · blue-collar · white-collar · socialite · landed · pedigree · caste
bias
Unfair inclination or prejudice
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- snobberyPretentious social superiority
- elitismPreference for privileged rule
stereotype · bigotry · intolerance · exclusion · ostracism · judgment · condescension · disdain · contempt · superiority
stratification
Division into distinct levels
- segregationForced separation by group
- polarizationSeparation into opposing extremes
- gulfPartially enclosed sea
chasm · rift · bifurcation · demarcation · enclave · apartheid · two-tier · haves · have-nots · upstairs-downstairs
class-consciousegalitarian
Equality principle supporter
classless · democratic · leveling · equalitarian · democratizing
class-consciousunpretentious
Lacking false superiority
down-to-earth · unaffected · humble · common · folksy
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