Title: Assessment Feedback
Starter:
Spend 15 minutes completing
assessment feedback sheet.
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LO: To understand what is meant by social class and how this affects our
identity
All (D/C): Can identify the different social classes and
which groups make them up, listing shared values
within social classes.
Most (C/B): Can explain the different social classes
and how these are reinforced by the agents of
socialisation. Can explain how identity can be
linked to social class, giving examples
Some (B/A): Can explain how the different social
classes socialise it’s children into different norms
and values. Can illustrate the impact social and
economic factors have had on social classes.
What is Social Class?
Social class refers to the the socio-economic status and
identity attached to an individual based on their job.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neA_U0-HuC4
Watch the video and make notes on how social classes are
determined.
How many classes are there?
What is the difference between the top and bottom class?
What is the new class?
Which do you think you/your family would fall under?
What do you think of this system? Is it fair?
Can we be identified purely by class?
Sociologists suggest groups of people who share
similar socio-economic status also share
similar educational backgrounds, experiences,
lifestyles and outlooks.
There is also evidence to suggest inequality
between social classes e.g. infant mortality, life
expectancy and the educational achievement
of their children.
Upper-Class Identity
Made up of a small number of wealthy extended families
often interconnected by marriage.
They usually share common backgrounds especially
education- expensive public schools e.g. Eton and
Oxford.
Scott (1991) argues these schools mould interests and outlooks
of pupils so they realise their common upper class interests.
He also suggests these schools socialise upper class pupils
into a common culture that promotes conservative values.
These schools and universities also promote respect for
tradition, nationalism, superior breeding and a hostility
towards socialist ideas.
Think about the politicians- what do a vast majority have
in common??
These schools also produce networks, e.g. ‘old-boy’, these
networks consists of the same cultural values and
assets and the people within them can help further
careers in adult life.
“IT’S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW!”
The value system of the upper class differs from other
classes. Why do you think this is?
katie hopkins
Watch this clip showing an ‘upper class’ woman talking
about other social classes.
Answer these questions:
1. What do you think about Katie Hopkins?
2. What is she suggesting about social classes?
3. What stereotypes is she listing?
4. How did Anna-Mae react?
5. Was there evidence to prove Katie’s opinions as
wrong?
Katie Hopkins is not alone in her views!
The upper class is a self-selecting and exclusive elite
which is closed to outsiders (non upper class) This is
known as ‘social closure’.
This is reinforced by parents encouraging their children to
choose partners from other upper-class families. Much
like Katie Hopkins choosing her children’s friends.
LO: To understand what is meant by social class and how this affects our
identity
All (D/C): Can identify the different social classes and
which groups make them up, listing shared values
within social classes.
Most (C/B): Can explain the different social classes
and how these are reinforced by the agents of
socialisation. Can explain how identity can be
linked to social class, giving examples
Some (B/A): Can explain how the different social
classes socialise it’s children into different norms
and values. Can illustrate the impact social and
economic factors have had on social classes.
In pairs:
Look at the other types of social class.
Make notes on these social classes and highlight any
differences between them and the upper class.
What types of jobs do they have?
What are their values?
Note any studies.
What are the new classes emerging in British Society?
- The new working Class
- The underclass
-Does an underclass actually exist?
Answer the following questions:
What values does upper class culture socialise its
children into?
What are the main agencies of upper class
socialisation?
What is social closure and how the upper class ensure
it?
Identify FOUR groups that make up the middle classes.
How do they differ from one another?
What values do most middle class have in common?
LO: To understand what is meant by social class and how this affects our
identity
All (D/C): Can identify the different social classes and
which groups make them up, listing shared values
within social classes.
Most (C/B): Can explain the different social classes
and how these are reinforced by the agents of
socialisation. Can explain how identity can be
linked to social class, giving examples
Some (B/A): Can explain how the different social
classes socialise it’s children into different norms
and values. Can illustrate the impact social and
economic factors have had on social classes.
Plenary:
How do agents of socialisation reinforce the idea of
social classes?
Think about shows like ‘Made in Chelsea’- what
impression does that give about the ‘upper class’?