How is a status group different from a class?

Unlike a class, a status group is a community, that is, its members feel that they belong to one group. This is achieved due to the same lifestyle, standards of behavior adopted in a given community, family ties between members of the group, etc. Status groups are usually amorphous, that is, it is not possible to accurately determine the circle of people with the same social status. Nevertheless, a status group is capable of pursuing a more or less conscious line of behavior, since it controls and even partially directs the actions of its members.