One definition of social class is the Marxist perspective which states that social class is an economic concept which relates to the way in which society organises its production. Marx said that there are two social classes the upper/ ruling class and the working/subject class, also know as the Bourgeoisie and the Proletariats. The upper class owns means of production such as facotires, machinery and land and also maintain a power due to this, over the working class because the working class only own their labour power. The working class have such thing called a false class consciousness which is where they have a false awareness of the fact that they are being exploited by the ruling class, this exploitation is in the manner of money. Children who are born within a working class family develop their sense of

Another definition of social class is in the Neo Marxist view .Bourdieu stated that there are different capitals which could indicate your positon in a social class. The economic capital depends on your weath, financial income and inheritace. Economic capital is usually higher among the upper class because of higher paid jobs. Cultural capital is the cultural awareness one maintains and is also to do with education and is harder to achieve due to defing and quantifiable information. Culutral capital is usually passed on through the generationweiofj
• Social capital –relationships and networks with others along with contacts.
• More dependant on social capital during adolescence
• University more cultural capital and economic when adult i.e. paying mrtgage.

Postmodernists view that there is more option ‘pick and mix’ over our culture and social class and the three capitals highlight the fragmentation and hybridisation of having a social class