The word class comes to us from the Latin classis, which referred to the division of Romans according to property. It takes on its modern sense in English from the late 18th century, when the profound sociopolitical upheavals associated with the French and Industrial Revolutions redrew the social map of Europe. Prior to this time
A basic sociological assumption is that human behavior is patterned, not random. Such patterns form social structures or stratifications that reflect the persistent and regularized social relations that the patterns facilitate. The social stratification made possible by these hierarchies affects life chances, resources at our disposal, and relations of inequality in the distribution of social
The highly personal nature of domestic violence frequently prevents accurate assessment of the phenomenon. However, despite difficulties in ascertaining precise measurement of its occurrence, a plethora of research has been conducted examining correlates of reported domestic assaults. Among the identified correlates of this particular type of violence, which often mirrors the established correlates of crime
This article explores the multifaceted role of social class in school psychology, shedding light on its profound impact on educational outcomes and the well-being of students. It delves into the historical context of class in education, discusses disparities in academic achievement associated with different socioeconomic backgrounds, and addresses the intersection of class with other demographic
Social class is implicated in almost every facet of the human experience, but for counselors and other mental health care providers, social class is difficult to understand. A lack of theoretical clarity between social class and socioeconomic status, not connecting classism as a function of social class, and psychologists’ use of a sociological framework to