Types of Statuses in Upper Class Population
- The Ascribed Status - an inherited status which symbolizes ownership of wealth and vast land. The royal family fall into this category
- The 'Pop Aristocracy' in which famous people who originated from working and middle-class background made their money. Football players, actors and the like are included in this category.
- Achieved Status - the last group of upper class are the entrepreneurs. They will have made their money from business. Firstly starting with a small family business, they slowly expanded and made their wealth in this way.
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