La clase baja
Example: La clase baja luchó por mejores condiciones laborales durante la revolución.
Definition
"La clase baja" refers to the segment of society characterized by low income, limited economic resources, and often working in manual or unskilled labor. This group historically faced social and economic challenges, such as poor working conditions, as seen in struggles for better labor rights during revolutions.
Etymology
The term "la clase baja" originates from Spanish, where "clase" means class or group, and "baja" means low. Together, they describe the lower social class. The concept has roots in social stratification theories developed in Europe, reflecting economic and social hierarchies that have existed for centuries.
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"La clase baja" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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