Sociologists use a composite of income, prestige, and education level to compare people, typically categorizing them as high, low, and middle. This factor is called ______.

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Socio-economic status (SES) is the term used to describe a composite ranking based on various dimensions of social inequality, including income, education level, and occupational prestige, which are used to compare individuals or groups.

Sociologists Use a Composite of Income, Prestige, and Education Level