- Social class is often viewed as a hierarchy in society. It’s determined by factors like income and education. However, the economy is changing, making it harder for people in the middle class to earn a living and bridge the gap between classes. Education is still a key factor, but the disparity between the upper and middle classes is growing.
- Far Rockaway, near the A train, reflects a mix of working and lower classes, as seen in the socioeconomic divisions of the area. There’s a clear split between those on financial aid and those in a higher social class so this was not a surprise.
- Based on the Reading, and my personal experience being in NYC, I do notice a pattern in social classes. Higher classes seem to reside closer to the Manhattan and then as you expand out towards the boroughs it tends to go down. There are some areas that are being gentrified but for the most part it tends to be lower going towards Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.
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