1.Do you notice any similarities in the way social class is discussed in readings 4.1 and 4.2? Do you notice any differences in the way these two readings DIFFERENTIATE between social classes? . In both these readings there exist similarities in terms of factors involving in determining social class differences. It is mentioned in both readings that social class difference relay on the income of any family which decide in which class it fits the best. But there also exist a difference in these readings as the average incomes in both are different for determining social class but in both readings it is clear that social class difference is highly dependent on variables other than income also. When the factors like Americans’ political group affiliation, philosophy, family status, as well as gender are taken into account, have no effect on how individuals identify themselves . There exists a lower class and an upper class in modern American culture, very few people, regardless of their wealth or degree of education, choose to conceive of themselves as belonging to such categories.

Pick the station closest to where you live. Using the concepts from Reading 4.1, what social class tends to live in your neighborhood? Are you surprised (or not) by the answer? Do you feel it is an accurate representation of the people living in your neighborhood? The average of my neighborhood is 55k, that means that my neighborhood is a middle social class. Honestly, I thought the amount would be a bit higher because in my neighborhood there are only houses, and people’s lifestyle looks very comfortable.

Based on Reading 4.2, do you notice a general pattern about social classes in NYC? Yes, there exist a general pattern about social class in New York city as income of a family with $205,192 lies under highest median and with the average income of $12,288 comes under lowest median class. The income of $191,442 determines the large range in median income class and so on. In the same way different classes are present in NYC and the difference is based on the income variable. Particularly higher income level Americans regard themselves as upper-middle class instead of upper class, although quite poor social and economic rank Americans are probably to perceive themselves like a middle income or working level as they are as inclined to perceive as lower class. 

1. I did notice similarities in the way social classes are discussed in readings 4.1 and 4.2 they both utilize incomes to in a way to separate the lower, middle, and upper classes based on an estimated annual payment. The difference that I did notice in the way the two readings 4.1 and 4.2 differentiate social types is that 4.1 determines the social types and their differences. Reading 4.2 shows us how the subway lines are demonstrating an estimated total which is about 40% of that subway line stop general area income.
2. With an annual income of $23,024, I would say the social class that tends to live in my neighborhood are lower and working class. I’m not surprised by the answer at all because there are some private houses in the area and mostly building that have rent-controlled assistance and housing that helps the community. I feel as if it’s kind of a so and so I don’t disagree and I also agree because it probably increased or decreased in some areas around where I live. Where I live my income isn’t so high but at least we are stable and could eat and sleep and have a roof over our heads. I don’t think that’s true for me but I can’t say for my neighborhood.
3. I noticed that on my subway line the stop that has mostly middle and upper class with an income of $135,573 is Brooklyn Bridge – City Hall stop. It’s a huge difference from where I live, let’s say from Manhatten to the Bronx the income is lowered than in Manhatten. You could see kind of an accurate general pattern between social classes in NYC. But I don’t think your income should justify your social class because of an income number because a lower middle-class person can buy some expensive things they just have to work harder to be able to reach that goal, whereas the upper class can buy it and work hard also, well yeah everyone has to work in general to be able to reach their goals.

1. Do you notice any similarities in the way social class is discussed in readings 4.1 and 4.2? Do you notice any differences in the way these two readings DIFFERENTIATE between social classes?

In readings 4.1, it is explaining how the income you get affects your social class. Which is divided into 5 different social classes.Upper, upper-middle, middle, working and lower. And how Gallups analysis shows how people self categorize themselves into the social class that fits them best. In reading 4.2, shows different train lines in different stops and what the income of that neighborhood is.

2. Pick the station closest to where you live. Using the concepts from Reading 4.1, what social class tends to live in your neighborhood? Are you surprised (or not) by the answer? Do you feel it is an accurate representation of the people living in your neighborhood?

The train station that’s the closest to me is 3rd ave 149 st The Bronx. The income states $23,670. And that is a little bit compared to the other incomes on that page. Most of the buildings in the area are low incoming apartments. And there are multiple resource centers where people can get help with assistance. I do feel like it’s accurate. It may not be the exact amount but I do feel as if it’s still around that amount. People do struggle whether it’s with paying rent or even being able to afford food. Which is why once you get off the train station you will see multiple people trying to find other ways to make a living. Whether it’s selling flowers or selling some type of food, fruits or even drinks. 

3. Based on Reading 4.2, do you notice a general pattern about social classes in NYC?

I do see a general pattern: people who live anywhere besides Manhattan are middle  class. And on the other hand living in Manhattan was more upper class. Which seems to make sense because Manhattan seems to be more expensive.

1. Do you notice any similarities in the way social class is discussed in readings 4.1 and 4.2? Do you notice any differences in the way these two readings DIFFERENTIATE between social classes?

In reading 4.1 it talked about identifying social classes by income and how to do it. In 4.2 it showed us where each communities are located and what the neighborhoods incomes were.

2.Pick the station closest to where you live. Using the concepts from Reading 4.1, what social class tends to live in your neighborhood? Are you surprised (or not) by the answer? Do you feel it is an accurate representation of the people living in your neighborhood?

In my neighborhood Lower class lives here at a household income of $17,614. Honestly I am not surprised because I myself live in a low income building and live around agencies that help people. I feel like it’s not 100 percent accurate because the statistics are from 2011 and we are in 2022 so income levels can change.

3.Based on Reading 4.2, do you notice a general pattern about social classes in NYC?

Yes I noticed that on most of the train lines in Brooklyn and The Bronx they were either middle class or lower class and almost all Manhattan locations classes were in the middle and upper class ranging from 60-150k while bronx and Manhattan ranged from 15k-40k max.

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1. Do you notice any similarities in the way social class is discussed in readings 4.1 and 4.2? Do you notice any differences in the way these two readings DIFFERENTIATE between social classes?
2. Pick the station closest to where you live. Using the concepts from Reading 4.1, what social class tends to live in your neighborhood? Are you surprised (or not) by the answer? Do you feel it is an accurate representation of the people living in your neighborhood?
3. Based on Reading 4.2, do you notice a general pattern about social classes in NYC?