Higherclass
Higher class, commonly referred to as the upper class, is a term used in sociology and social science to describe the segment of a society that controls a disproportionate share of economic resources, social influence, and political power. It encompasses individuals and households with substantial wealth, high incomes, and assets such as real estate, investments, and business ownership, as well as those with prestigious occupations, elite education, and extensive social networks. The concept is historically contingent; in aristocratic or feudal societies it might designate landholding elites, while in modern capitalist economies it is often associated with corporate executives, successful professionals, entrepreneurs, and those with inherited wealth.
Measurement varies by context but commonly uses wealth (net worth), income, occupation, and educational attainment, sometimes
Critiques note that the concept of the higher class can obscure intersections with race, gender, and ethnicity,