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A social class is a set of concepts in the social sciences and political theory centered on models of social stratification which occur in a class society, in which people are grouped into a set of hierarchical social categories, the most common being the upper, middle and lower classes. Membership in a social class can for example be dependent on education, wealth, occupation, income, and belonging to a particular subculture or social network."Class" is a subject of analysis for sociologists, political scientists, anthropologists and social historians. The term has a wide range of sometimes conflicting meanings, and there is no broad consensus on a definition of "class". Some people argue that due to social mobility, class boundaries do not exist. In common parlance, the term "social class" is usually synonymous with "socio-economic class", defined as "people having the same social, economic, cultural, political or educational status", e.g., "the working class"; "an emerging professional class". However, academics distinguish social class and socioeconomic status, using the former to refer to one's relatively stable sociocultural background and the latter to refer to one's current social and economic situation which is consequently more changeable over time.The precise measurements of what determines social class in society have varied over time. Karl Marx thought "class" was defined by one's relationship to the means of production (their relations of production). His understanding of classes in modern capitalist society is that the proletariat work but do not own the means of production, and the bourgeoisie, those who invest and live off the surplus generated by the proletariat's operation of the means of production, do not work at all. This contrasts with the view of the sociologist Max Weber, who argued "class" is determined by economic position, in contrast to "social status" or "Stand" which is determined by social prestige rather than simply just relations of production. The term "class" is etymologically derived from the Latin classis, which was used by census takers to categorize citizens by wealth in order to determine military service obligations.In the late 18th century, the term "class" began to replace classifications such as estates, rank and orders as the primary means of organizing society into hierarchical divisions. This corresponded to a general decrease in significance ascribed to hereditary characteristics and increase in the significance of wealth and income as indicators of position in the social hierarchy.

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    Boilermate A class OV leak from casing seal advice

    Re - Boiler Mate A class OV We have a leak coming up from the unit casing seal around the open vent . The top of the unit is pop riveted . I intend drilling out the rivets and taking off the top of the casing . Is there an exploded view of what I will find and any joints under the casing...
  2. C

    How easy is it to replace a primary pump in a BoilerMate A Class OV?

    The primary pump in my Boilermate A Class OV, installed in 2007, needs replacing and I was wondering if I could do this myself or need to get someone out to do it? Thanks in advance for any assistance!
  3. M

    Which M Class dust extractor

    Hi, I after opinions on which M Class dust extractor is better for coreing holes when using a dust extraction adaptor. I have narrowed it down to either the Bosch GAS35 AFC or the Metabo ASR35. Any one used them both?
  4. A

    what is class B pipes in UPVC

    Am doing external work, what is called Class B pipes in UPVC
  5. R

    Ariston class he 1P1 error

    Sorry deleted thread
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    Central heating pumps

    Over the last 18 months ive fitted a fee CBS pumps ive got from ebay!! Now tonight ive been out to cold central heating system where the pipes by the boiler are hot. This was the first system id fitted one of the CBS pumps onto 18 months ago. the pump had siezed solid! Now im a little...
  7. quality

    How would you class this?

    I went to quote for a new boiler and seen this I could be wrong but it don't seem OK to me any advice guys
  8. Riley

    Gledhill Pulsacoil A Class????

    Anyone got experience with these thermal stores? got one that is barely producing any hot water I have zero experience does anyone have any pointers please? cheers
  9. M

    A special kind of muppetry. World class in fact.

    I have done something so ridiculously stupid that I'm actually a bit in awe of myself. Anyone who can guess what it is gets a slightly stale garibaldi biscuit and a picture of Croppie in a gimp suit...
  10. B

    Class H plastic pipe not barrier pipe

    I've come across a few jobs over the years where houses have been piped in hep class H Single wall plastic pipe (not barrier) the pipe work seems to encourage corrosion in the system and rapidly blocks up the circs, no matter what size of pipe. have any of you experienced lads/ladies come...
  11. MarkAqua

    What do you class as drinking too much?

    As title really? What would you say is the definition between a social few and stepping over the line is. The wife says I drink too much, which is hypercritical to say the lease, as we met in a pub, drunk. Albeit me more than her. I used to drink most evenings, either down the pub or a few...
  12. S

    No hot water - Gledhill Boilermate OV A Class

    I have a Gledhill Boilermate OV a Class. Boiler switched off, gas board came out to check everything boiler started again. Since then Central heating is working fine but the hot water is not consistent. I get a small amount of water, enough for a very quick shower, not enough for a bath. If you...
  13. R

    A touch of class

    1000 posts for a touch of gas! Well in mate.
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    Williams first class service yet again!

    i had a delivery this morning which had to come from the Chichester branch because of stock. anyway part of the order was wrong, x800 instead of x100. not having the number for Chichester i phoned fareham and after explaining the situation was told that it would be sorted. shortly after i got a...
  15. D

    Black mains water pipe

    Is LDPE pipe the same as Alkathene or are they two different pipes.?
  16. C

    Grundfos pump

    I am looking to replace a faulty Grundfos central heating pump being a TOTAL novice would really appreciate some advice. Pump is a 15/50 pump but is a class F showing various pumping rates 1800rpm, 1150rpm,etc. I can find 15/50 pumps on line but class H with varying pump rates and also class F's...
  17. Kewat66

    Gledhill Gulf Stream A Class 12 Service

    Hi, I have been asked to carry out a service on a Gulf Stream A Class 12 and starting this post for any advise. Customer said BG wouldn't service or cover this on there annual scheme so alarm bells started. As this is the first one of these I have come across I was wondering is it an age thing...
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    What would you class this as?

    Hi guys, just went to do a LLC only to find this that no one has pulled what do you reckon. Flue above garage door on the right in the corner
  19. M

    what would you class this pipe as, if any?

    Its literally just falling to pieces
  20. R

    cylinder for radiators

    Hi, this is my first post in this forum and I apologize if my explanation is not highly technical. I recently moved in a property with: No Gas, electricity only. 2 bedrooms. 1 bathroom (shower). 1 en-suite (bath). Economy 7. The existing boiler, a pulsacoil 2000, wasn't working and after...
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