In studies of peoples' perceptions of social class, there is greater ranking consistency than cutting consistency.

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Studies have shown that people tend to have consistent rankings of social class, but may not always agree on what constitutes a "cut" between different classes. This means that while there may be some disagreement on exact boundaries between classes, there is generally agreement on the overall hierarchy.

In Studies of Peoples' Perceptions of Social Class, There Is