Classes in Capitalist Society

Classes in a capitalist society refer to groups of people distinguished by their economic roles and access to resources. The main classes are the bourgeoisie (owners of businesses and capital) who control resources, and the proletariat (workers) who sell their labor for wages. There are also middle classes, including professionals and small business owners, who occupy intermediate positions. These classes often have different levels of power, wealth, and influence, shaping social dynamics, opportunities, and lifestyles. Class distinctions are central to understanding economic inequality and social structure within capitalism.