IGCSE Sociology Practice Exam

Manual or blue-collar work involves hands-on, physical tasks in fields like manufacturing, construction, and maintenance. In sociology, this kind of labor is most closely linked to the working class, a group defined by the nature of their work and socioeconomic position—often lower to middle incomes and less access to higher education compared to white-collar or professional roles. The upper class is tied to wealth and inherited status, the middle class covers a broader range including some skilled trades and white-collar jobs, and the professional class consists of highly educated, professional occupations. So, manual workers fit best with the working class.