Sociology A-Level
Underclass
What Underclass means in Sociology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Underclass
A group at the bottom of the social hierarchy who are permanently excluded from mainstream society.
Topics that use Underclass
- Work, Poverty and Welfare (AQA A-Level)
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Using Underclass in the exam
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