Bernstein notes with caution the association of the code with upper classes (while restricted code is associated with lower classes) since the abundance of available resources allows persons to choose their social roles. He warns, however, that studies associating the codes with separate social classes used small samples and were subject to significant variation.
Bernstein notes with caution the association of the code with upper classes (while restricted code is associated with lower classes) ,since the abundance o?f available resources allows persons to choose their social roles. He warns, however, that studies associating the codes with separat.e social classes used small samples and were subject to significant variation.