Social Class

The upper class is made up of the wealthiest people in society. It is about 1% of the US population.

The upper-middle class is made up of professionals and managers. It is about 14% of the US population. Dave is a professional jeweler and falls under this category.

The middle class makes up about 30% of the US population. They are the white collar workers and have a large range of income. Most people consider themselves middle class, but many are not.

About 20% of the US population is considered lower class. These people are usually less educated and make very little money.

Slavery is based on the ownership of people. It is the lowest a person can be in society and the most extreme form of social stratification.