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Social Class Ladder
Social Class Ladder is a metaphor that is used to describe social stratification within a society. It is a metaphorical representation of the ways which people and groups are ranking on the basis of essential socioeconomic indicators, such as income, education, occupation and wealth. The ladder represents the gaps between classes, but also the possibility of moving up or down the social ladder [1][2][3]. This framework is fundamental in sociological reviews, helping us to understand dynamics in social mobility and disparities of different societies[3][4]. The concept originated in classical sociological theories and influenced by the work of Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim[5]. Marx highlights economic class divisions between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, whereas Weber integrates status and power into analyses of social stratification[6][7]. In addition, the metaphor is particularly functional in examining the factors that affect mobility, such as education, cultural capital and policy.
This metaphor is widely discussed for understanding social mobility—how people or groups move up or down the social ladder and what obstacles may stand in the way. In modern society, it provides a tool to analyse issues such as inequality, education access and the distribution of resources and opportunities.
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