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class consciousness  

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  • Class consciousness is an awareness of one's position in the class structure that can be shared by members of the same class. It enables individuals to come together in opposition to the interests of other classes and, therefore, can be important for people challenging inequality and exploitation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Problems; Class Consciousness]

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