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The '''proletariat''', or the '''working class''' is the lower of the two main social classes in [[Capitalism|capitalist]] society, whose existence Is derived from being able to earn a living through each member's labor power. The [[upper class]] is the [[capitalist class]], which owns the means of production and whose existence is derived from such ownership. | The '''proletariat''', or the '''working class''' is the lower of the two main social classes in [[Capitalism|capitalist]] society, whose existence Is derived from being able to earn a living through each member's labor power. The [[upper class]] is the [[capitalist class]], which owns the means of production and whose existence is derived from such ownership. | ||
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The proletariat, or the working class is the lower of the two main social classes in capitalist society, whose existence Is derived from being able to earn a living through each member's labor power. The upper class is the capitalist class, which owns the means of production and whose existence is derived from such ownership.