Social Grades System (Nouvelle Alexandrie)
The Nouvelle Alexandrie Social Grades System (NAX SGS) is a demographic classification system developed by the Center for Demography, Economics, and Statistical Research of Nouvelle Alexandrie (CDESR-NAX) in response to the economic recession that hit the Nouvelle Alexandrie in 1709 AN. The system is based on occupation, rather than wealth or property ownership, and is widely used as a standard for market research in the Federation. It has since been adopted by various organizations for wider applications.
The NAX SGS is a ten-grade system that classifies the population according to their occupations. The classification is designed to reflect the social and economic status of individuals in the Federation.
Classification
The Nouvelle Alexandrie Social Grades System comprises ten grades, each with its own code, occupation, and description. The ten grades are:
| Grade | Code | Occupation | Description | Estimated percentage of workforce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | NAX-1 | Executives and Managers | People in top-level management positions, such as CEOs, CFOs, COOs, presidents, vice presidents, and general managers of large corporations or organizations | 3% |
| B | NAX-2 | Professionals | People in professional positions, such as doctors, lawyers, architects, engineers, and accountants | 10% |
| C | NAX-3 | White-Collar Workers | People in administrative, clerical, and other support positions, such as secretaries, administrative assistants, and customer service representatives | 15% |
| D | NAX-4 | Skilled Trades Workers | People in skilled trade positions, such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and mechanics | 12% |
| E | NAX-5 | Service and Sales Workers | People in service and sales positions, such as waiters, bartenders, cashiers, and retail salespersons | 20% |
| F | NAX-6 | Unskilled Workers | People in unskilled labor positions, such as cleaners, security guards, and delivery drivers | 15% |
| G | NAX-7 | Farmers and Agricultural Workers | People involved in agricultural activities, such as farmers, ranchers, and agricultural laborers | 5% |
| H | NAX-8 | Miners and Extractive Workers | People involved in mining and extraction activities, such as miners, oil and gas workers, and quarry workers | 5% |
| I | NAX-9 | Construction and Manual Laborers | People involved in construction and manual labor activities, such as bricklayers, construction workers, and machine operators | 10% |
| J | NAX-10 | Dock Workers and Longshoremen | People involved in loading and unloading cargo from ships, such as dock workers and longshoremen | 5% |
The NAX SGS does not take into account the education, income, or property ownership of individuals, as it is based solely on their occupations. However, it is often used in conjunction with other demographic data to provide a more comprehensive view of the population.
History
The development of the Nouvelle Alexandrie Social Grades System (NAX SGS) was a direct response to the economic recession that hit Nouvelle Alexandrie in 1709 AN. During this time, there was a pressing need for reliable information about the state of the economy, the labor market, and public opinion, among other important demographic and economic statistics to make informed decisions. On 1709 AN, a group of scientists, sociologists, demographers, and other social scientists formed the Center for Demography, Economics, and Statistical Research of Nouvelle Alexandrie (CDESR-NAX) to address these issues. The CDESR-NAX's primary mission was to create accurate and up-to-date statistical reports of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie, which would serve as a tool for decision-making and planning.
Dr. Georgina Falcon Burgos and Fausto Auqui were among the researchers tasked with creating the report. They spent several years gathering data on the Federation's population, labor market, and economy, and published their findings in the book "New Alexandrian Socioeconomic Demography." The book was a comprehensive report of Nouvelle Alexandrie's economy, and it included the first set of labor and workforce statistics using the NAX SGS. The system was created to classify the population according to their occupations, with each grade reflecting the social and economic status of individuals in the Federation. The six-grade system was designed to be a more accurate reflection of the social structure of Nouvelle Alexandrie than other systems that relied on wealth or property ownership.
The book was widely circulated and became a valuable resource for government officials, lawmakers, entrepreneurs, and workers alike. It provided insights into the demographics of Nouvelle Alexandrie, such as the number of people employed in each occupation and the distribution of wealth in the Federation. The NAX SGS proved to be a valuable tool for market research, and it was adopted by various organizations for wider applications beyond market research, such as public opinion and other research.
Over time, the NAX SGS became a standard for demographic classification in Nouvelle Alexandrie. It has been used by the government to track changes in the socioeconomic status of the population and by businesses to target their products and services to specific demographic groups. Today, the NAX SGS remains an essential tool for understanding the labor market and socioeconomic status in Nouvelle Alexandrie.
Advantages and Criticisms
The NAX SGS is widely recognized for its quality data and rigorous vetting process, which ensures that the classification is accurate and reliable. It provides a standardized system for measuring social and economic status based on occupation, making it easier to compare and analyze data across different sectors of the population.
However, some critics argue that the NAX SGS is limited in its scope and fails to capture other important factors that influence social and economic status, such as education, income, and property ownership. It also does not account for the varying levels of responsibility or seniority within each occupation, which can lead to inaccuracies in the classification of individuals. Despite these criticisms, the NAX SGS remains a widely used and recognized system for demographic classification in Nouvelle Alexandrie.
