Zwischenklassen
Zwischenklassen is a German term that literally means “intermediate classes.” It is not tied to a single fixed definition, but is used in different contexts to describe categories that lie between two others. The precise meaning depends on the field and regional usage.
In education, Zwischenklassen can refer to transitional or bridging class levels between primary and secondary schooling,
In sociology and social theory, Zwischenklasse denotes a social stratum that sits between the working class
Historically, some writers have used the term to describe intermediate layers within class hierarchies during periods
The interpretation of Zwischenklassen thus varies by discipline and country. In all cases, the term signals