Someone who is class-conscious is very aware of the differences between the various classes of people in society, and often has a strong feeling of belonging to a particular class.
Nineteenth-century Britain was a class-conscious society.
class-consciousnessuncountable noun
There was very little snobbery or class-consciousness in the wartime navy.
class-conscious in British English
adjective
aware of belonging to a particular social rank or grade, esp in being hostile or proud because of class distinctions