Is Social Class Definitive?

     

Every day we walk by tens, to hundreds, to possibly thousands of people depending on where you live. As we walk by each person is different. Not only their personalities are different but also their social class. As we walk around you can notice how people act differently. For example how they walk, and talk, and even look around at the world. Some people would use this information they gather from social cues to make an understanding of how they are and what social class they are apart of. We do not always realize this, but we do it every day. Another interesting point is that we hang out with who are most like us. So, depending on what social class we are in that will be who we will mainly stick around with.  For example, as a child most kids play and hang out with the kids that live close by and are in their neighborhood. So if born on a low income area the surrounding kids will also come form the same background.

But the question that has been asked and been pondered by many people is can I switch social class’s? And how are we defined into social classes? The short answer to the question is can I switch social Class’s is yes. But it is very difficult too. Even if you were once poor and have millions of dollars those of the higher social class might not consider you on the high social class group. That being the different social class groups are not just defined by money but how you act. Even if you want to change there are little things such as the way you walk and even the words and vocabulary used when talking to one another. Those little things can be a huge clue to those of a higher social class that you in their eyes do not belong. To be able to change all of that requires a lot of work, focus, and practice. It is changing almost everything about how you act and socialize with others.

Another part to this is climbing the social class ladder is a lot harder than saying or even practicing. If one is born into a very low income class it is more likely that they will stay in that class compared to climbing higher. That being because of the lack of help and connections. Without a role model or an example to look up to it is often difficult to make decisions that will help in the long run and are most often the people chose the same path as there parents and friends around them ending up staying in the button or lower social class. But again it is not impossible. Someone that is focused, A hard worker, and smart can accomplish the climbing. Usually, it requires sacrifice and opportunities not granted or looked for by those around them. As well it takes an incredible amount of determination that is often not found.

To conclude the social classes are made up of many different people, genders, and races. All are different but make up all parts of the social classes. The social class you are in is usually decided by one how you act and two how much money you have. There are plenty of very wealthy people in the middle or lower class. As well as very poor people that spend all their time and money on trying to stay in that high social class. But depending on your desire and hard work and what you want in life you can switch social classes by climbing higher or lower on the social class ladder.