Peasant
Class
Peasants are small farmers, tenant farmers, or rural villagers who work the land or manage small businesses. They may own small plots of land or rent land from the aristocracy or gentryGentryThe gentry is a social class just below the aristocracy. They often possess an old family lineage and estate wealth but do not hold an honorific title. Members of the…. Typically, peasants do not possess significant wealth or large tracts of land. Their rights are often tied to the land they inhabit. Despite this, peasants form the backbone of society by providing food and essential goods.
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