As noted in the introduction, there are many different interpretations of social class. As a result, this essay’s first aim shall be to establish a concrete definition for each class. At its core, the Gilbert-Kahl model identifies six major social classes in American society; these being the capitalist class, upper-middle class, middle class, working class, working poor and underclass. These classes can be further divided into a three-stratum model. The capitalist class represents about 1% of the USA’s entire population, they are typically characterised by the fact that the majority of their income comes from ownership of assets though some may have high-level salaried jobs. The next two classes, the upper-middle, and middle classes, represent
