Africa's Middle Classes

Since the early 21st century, middle classes of Global South became a focus attention. However, precarious minimum income was all it took to be considered class. But who exactly is class? As term applied, should certainly not confused with Marxist theories It refers socio-economic status somewhere between highest and lowest echelons society. What constitutes class remains too nebulous. This article casts doubt on positive political economic impact role ascribed declared growth African classes. argues that classness construct, which stresses continued vagueness fragility this social segment in societies cautions optimistic assessments when comes its role.