ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Great British Class Survey

The Great British Class Survey is a way that people in the United Kingdom can help researchers learn more about what makes different types of social classes.

Imagine you and all your friends are going to different schools. Some schools have lots of snacks, a library, and new computers. Other schools might not have as many resources, but they still have things like teachers and books.

The Great British Class Survey is kind of like a way for adults in the United Kingdom to say which "school" they belong to based on things like their jobs, education, and what kind of home they live in.

Some people might say that they belong to a "higher class" because they have certain jobs or went to fancier schools when they were younger. Other people might say they belong to a "lower class" because they didn't have as many opportunities growing up.

By taking part in the Great British Class Survey, people can help researchers learn more about the different types of social classes in the United Kingdom so that they can better understand what makes people similar or different from each other.