The phrase "class distinctions" refers to the divisions or differences between different social classes in a society. It represents the categorization of people based on their economic status, wealth, occupation, and social standing. Full definition
This means that only kids with money in their pockets can buy these popular items, creating a stark class distinction in the lunch room. (thelunchtray.com)
The classical ideal of liberal learning arose in the context of a slave economy, and its association with class distinctions persists even today. (religion-online.org)
The European countries have long - established class distinctions between «working class» and «upper class». (politics.stackexchange.com)