Perceptions of Social Class (trends)

Q Most people say they belong either to the middle class or to the working class. Which of these best describes you, middle class or working class?*

*In 1986, 1989 and 1996-2005 asked as "Most people say they belong either to the middle class or to the working class. If you had to make a choice, would you call yourself middle class or working class?" 
In 1981 and 1991 asked as: "Do you ever think of yourself as belonging to a particular social class? (If yes) Which class is that? (If no) Most people say they belong either to the middle class or to the working class. If you had to make a choice, would you call yourself middle class or working class?"

Base: c. 600-1,000 GB adults aged 18+ except: †Base: 1,054 GB adults 16+, ‡Base: 1,458 GB adults 15+

Q And which social class would you say your parents belonged to when you started primary school?

Base: 1,458 GB adults 15+ (1989); 1,027 GB adults aged 18+ (1996); 1,054 GB adults aged 16+ (2008)