Stratisfication
This essay is going to look at both the Karl Marx theory and Max Weber's theory of stratification. " Stratification refers to the division of society into layers. These layers are distinguished by unequal rewards and life chances. Most sociologists see stratification as involving a classification not only of the groups, but also of the relationships that exist between them"(Longman 1996 pg12) The essay will concentrate mainly on stratification in the class system. To begin the essay will look at the Marxist perspective then go on to look at Weber's perspective and some of the similarities and differences in the two theories. Secondly the essay will look at the strengths and weaknesses of both theories, being applied to contemporary UK society, finally the conclusion will seek to explain which theory is more relevant to today's society and why. "The economy was society for him"(Shepard J 1999 pg 188) Marx's theory is based on the economics in society. Marx talks about the western world as being capitalist societies. Marx explains that the capitalist societies superstructure works by there being two classes in society the bourgeoisie and the proletariat. The bourgeoisie are the owners of land the u
D Bell wrote from a Weberian perspective on the service industry and saw that society was being re-skilled he believed that the average skill requirements were being upgraded resulting in a lager middle class. Harris, S. (1991). A- Level Sociology. London: Longman Group UK Limited
Some common words found in the essay are:
Weber Marx, Max Weber's, Human Rights, UK Althussers, Marxist Weberian, Marx Weber, Durkheim Functionalist, Monetary Fund, Publishers Thompson, et al, middle class, Limited Kirby, kirby et, kirby et al, society marx, al 1997, et al 1997, class status, al 1997 pg, marx class, class conscious, society class conscious, social movement, contemporary uk, heinemann educational publishers,
Approximate Word count = 1593
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)
|
