Upper class

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/upper-class

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the societal position?The highest social stratum, characterized by elevated status and often significant influence
2. What is the primary basis of status?Immense, often inherited, wealth passed down through multiple generations

Social Stratification: The hierarchical arrangement of individuals and groups in a society based on factors like wealth, status, and power.
Inherited Wealth: Assets, capital, or property passed down from one generation to the next within a family.
Aristocracy: A ruling class or form of government characterized by hereditary nobility and privileged social status.
Social Mobility: The movement of individuals, families, or groups between different social classes or strata within a society.