Classism in England during the Victorian Era

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Classism in England during the Victorian Era
During the Victorian times, the English society was structured into various classes. There were three classes in this society; the nobility upper class, the middle class and the working class (Lott 650). The upper class was made up by the nobles, Aristocrats, dukes and other families that worked in the Victorian courts (Lott 650). Individuals in this class occupied powerful positions that granted them authority and better living conditions (Lott 650). The class was royal by inheritance. Next in social ranking was the middle class. The Victorian period was very flourishing for the members of this social class (Lott 650). At the start of the Victorian era, the class was limited to a few people who owned and run vast business empires (Lott 650). Lowest in the hierarchy was the working class (Lott 650). Members of this class remained aloof to the country’s political progress. They also showed hostility towards the two higher classes (Lott 650). The class was further divided into two groups; the skilled and the unskilled workers.
One of the major problems that arose as a result of classism is oppression. The members of the higher social classes held authority and dominance over the lower classes and used that dominance to oppress others. Another problem that arose in the Victorian society as a result of classism is hostility. Members of the lower classes responded to the oppression by treating the members of the upper classes with hostility.

Classism is still inherent in the present day society. In today’s society, people are categorized into informal classes based on the amount of wealth they own. In job allocation however, classism is not evident. Jobs are mainly offered to people based on their qualification.

Works Cited
Lott, Bernice. “The social psychology of class and classism.” American Psychologist 67.8 (2012): 650.