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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]]" | + | A "[[social class]]" consists of individuals who are grouped together based on [[economic]] or [[political]] proportions. The [[caste system]] of [[India]] is an example of a system based around social class, with the '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 18:29, April 11, 2010
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" consists of individuals who are grouped together based on economic or political proportions. The caste system of India is an example of a system based around social class, with the '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_(Senate_term).