The social class that must sell their labor for a wage in order to survive is referred to as the ______.
A) capitalist class
B) bourgeoisie
C) middle class
D) proletariat

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The term "proletariat" refers to the social class that must sell their labor for a wage in order to survive. The capitalist class, also known as the bourgeoisie, owns and controls the means of production. The middle class refers to those who fall between the working class and the upper class and often include professionals, such as doctors and lawyers.

The Social Class That Must Sell Their Labor for a Wage