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These dimensions of stratification create social classes that include the upper class, middle class, working class, and lower class. Many sociologists have pointed out a link between social class and culture. Culture consists of norms, beliefs, and values. Culture is also a way that people within specific social classes can identify those within and outside their class. These social class cultural identifiers may give social cohesion to those within the social class and become part of one’s identity. In this way, social class is reproduced from generation to generation. For example, a member of the working class is invited to a company party at the house of the president of the company. At the party, wine is served with the meal, but the member of the working class is unfamiliar with what type of wine “should” accompany specific entrees. His or her lack of knowledge about wine demonstrates to others present that this person is not a member of their social class. The working class person may feel uncomfortable and out of place, leading them to avoid additional encounters of this type. Conversely, a member of the upper class may attend a birthday party at a local bar for one of his or her employees. At the bar, the upper class person orders wine, a drink that is not available at this bar. The bartender laughs, making a comment that this person must be in the wrong place. The only drinks available are draft beer and well drinks. Again, the upper class person may feel uncomfortable and out of place.

But cultural representations of social class include more than what types of alcoholic beverages one drinks. Social class is represented in the food we eat, places we go, interests, activities, art, literature, music, dress, where we shop, types of vacations we take, and so much more.