There is also a subjective orientation to class, or a class-consciousness which leads socially inferior groups to show deference to socially superior groups (William F. Ogburn).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
class-conscious — class con·scious (klăsʹkŏnʹshəs) adj. 1. Aware of belonging to a particular socioeconomic class. 2. Supportive of class solidarity. classʹ conʹscious·ness n. * * * … Universalium
consciousness — con•scious•ness [[t]ˈkɒn ʃəs nɪs[/t]] n. 1) the state of being conscious; awareness 2) the thoughts and feelings, collectively, of an individual or of an aggregate of people 3) full activity of the mind and senses, as in waking life: to regain… … From formal English to slang
