Britain's real class system...
An experiment being done by BBC lab UK - they're experiments are always interesting...click here to take the test. :)
Saw it on the one show lol - it's basically you take a test (supposed to be 16 but meh..) and then it tells you your economical, social & cultural situations against the rest of the population...here's my results:
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You scored 94/100 for economic capital.
Your financial resources are higher than the average person in the UK. Find out more below.
You scored 100/100 for social capital.
Your social network is wider than the average person in the UK. Find out more below.
You scored 100/100 for cultural capital.
Your range of cultural interests is broader than the average person in the UK. Find out more below.
My economic situation:
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You have greater financial resources than 93% of people in the UK
Your results
Your economic capital is calculated using three factors: your income, any savings you have, and any property you own.
Income - Your responses to the Great British Class Survey suggest you earn more than the average person in the UK.
Property - You say that you own property and its value is above average for the UK. Over 65% of people in the UK own the homes they live in, and property is one of the largest contributors to personal wealth in Britain.
Savings - You say you have a moderately large amount in savings. You’ve done well! People in Britain are saving less than at any time in the last 40 years. Research shows that people are more likely to save if they expect their financial situation to improve in the future.
Overall, your personal wealth is above average for the UK.
Social:
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[Your social network is wider than 90% of people in the UK
Your results
Your responses to the Great British Class Survey suggest that the diversity of your social network is above average for the UK. You're obviously connected to lots people in different walks of life. A broad social network can be an advantage and open up new opportunities that you might not otherwise encounter.
There's a little bit of truth to the saying "It's not what you do, it's who you know". There is strong evidence to suggest that people in your social network can affect your position in society and open up a wider range of opportunities than would otherwise be available to you.
Sociologists measure your social 'resources' by looking at many factors, which can collectively be referred to as your social ‘capital'. By taking part in the Great British Class Survey, we've been able to estimate your social capital based on your responses to specially designed questions.
If you know a wide range of people from many different occupations, that suggests you have a diverse social network. We measured this by asking you about the people you know socially and about the clubs, societies and organisations to which you belong.
What is not well understood by sociologists is how social capital works and how important or influential it really is. For example, can it be inherited? By taking part in this experiment, you are helping to answer these important questions and provide other valuable research insights.
So how can you increase your social capital? This is straightforward, if not always easy. You can start by trying to meet more people in different walks of life. Taking up a sociable hobby or joining a club or society is a great way to grow your social network.
Cultural:
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Your cultural range is broader than 90% of people in the UK
Your results
Your responses to the Great British Class Survey indicate that your range of interests and activities is larger than the UK average. You probably like to fill your spare time with many different hobbies and pursuits, and are happy to try your hand at new experiences. There is some evidence to suggest that the broader a person's range of interests and activities, the more diverse their social network is likely to be.
It's important to note that your score here is a measure of the breadth, not the type of activities and interests you pursue. Football and opera both count equally, for instance. You get points for doing more things, and for doing more things more often. Variety and active involvement are important.
This range of interests and activities is what sociologists refer to as your cultural capital. Like wealth, having a lot of cultural capital allows you to do more things. In this case, a wide cultural base allows you to participate in many circles of interest.
So how important is cultural capital in influencing our life chances? Do people with a wider range of interests and activities really have more influential social networks? Can you inherit cultural capital? By taking part in this experiment, you are helping - for the first time - to provide meaningful answers to these important questions.
