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A '''class''' is a [[set]], collection, group, or configuration containing members regarded as having certain attributes or traits in common; a kind or category. | A '''class''' is a [[set]], collection, group, or configuration containing members regarded as having certain attributes or traits in common; a kind or category. | ||
| − | A "[[social class]]" are individuals who are grouped together based on [[economic]] or [[political]] proportions. | + | A "[[social class]]" are individuals who are grouped together based on [[economic]] or [[political]] proportions. For example, the [[caste system]] of [[India]] (with "untouchables" at the bottom). |
The word "class" is frequently used in [[education]] to denote a group of students who are taught together because they have roughly the same level of academic development. | The word "class" is frequently used in [[education]] to denote a group of students who are taught together because they have roughly the same level of academic development. | ||
Revision as of 16:11, February 18, 2009
A class is a set, collection, group, or configuration containing members regarded as having certain attributes or traits in common; a kind or category.
A "social class" are individuals who are grouped together based on economic or political proportions. For example, the caste system of India (with "untouchables" at the bottom).
The word "class" is frequently used in education to denote a group of students who are taught together because they have roughly the same level of academic development.
For the meaning of "class" relating to the US Senate, see class.