Which term describes groups of people divided based on wealth?

• A. Race
• B. Social class
• C. Gender
• D. Occupation

Answer: (B)

Social class is the way we label groups formed by people’s economic status, including wealth, income, and access to resources. This division shapes everyday life, opportunities, and how people relate to one another. In The Outsiders, the tension between the Socs and the Greasers illustrates this wealth-based split: Socs come from wealthier families, while Greasers come from poorer backgrounds, and that economic difference drives much of the conflict and perception between the groups. The other terms describe different bases for grouping: race is about ethnicity, gender about identity, and occupation about the kind of work someone does—though a job can affect wealth, it’s not the direct label for wealth-based divisions. So, the term that best describes groups divided based on wealth is social class.