Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

class-conscious

Adjective

/ˈklas ˈkɒnʃəs/

Definition

having an awareness of and concern for the social class distinctions and inequalities in society

Examples

Being class-conscious, she often advocated for policies that promoted equality and social justice.
The novel explores the lives of class-conscious individuals navigating their way through societal disparities.
His class-conscious attitudes sometimes put him at odds with his more affluent friends.

Meaning

Class-conscious refers to a state of being aware of one’s own social class and the implications that come with it, particularly in terms of privilege, power, and societal structure.