Bourgeoisie
Included with the bourgeoisie are those who may or may not own the means of production called the petite-bourgeoisie. They are the small business owners, learned people like white collar professionals, skilled craftsmen or anyone who needs a measure of knowledge to work a desired position. The petite-bourgeoisie control the means of production on a smaller scale but generate enough income to hire workers or own capital or both. They identify and practice the values of the ruling, bourgeois class and have more of an opportunity to own capital than lower classes due to a high level of compensation. The stock market is based largely upon the capital of the petit-bourgeoisie.http://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.so.11.080185.001145http://www.library.arizona.edu/exhibits/bisbee/docs/021.html
