petite bourgeoisie
Plural
petite bourgeoisies
1
the society's lower middle class
- The petite bourgeoisie typically consists of small business owners and skilled professionals.
- In Marxist theory, the petite bourgeoisie occupies a position between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie.
- Members of the petite bourgeoisie often face economic pressures similar to those experienced by the working class.
- The political movements of the early 20th century attracted support from the petite bourgeoisie seeking social change.
- The cultural values of the petite bourgeoisie may differ from those of the traditional upper class.
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