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Weberianism and Stratification www.educationforum.co.uk
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Max Weber Max Weber was writing just after Marx – much of his writing was in response to Marx. Weber criticised Marx’s conception of class saying that the working class does not become more homogenous or conscious as capitalism develops.
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Weber and Class Weber said 2 things were as important as ownership in understanding stratification 1. Status – some jobs have lots of status due to a favourable ‘market situation’ and therefore higher pay, better lifestyles etc. 2. Party – some groups have greater political influence through the membership of influential groups and organisation – professional associations, unions, the Masons, the golf club etc. The power of Secret Societies
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Definition of Class Weber therefore defined social class by references to clusters of occupations with similar status, lifestyle and influence – the influence of this approach can be seen in the various occupations schemas used today e.g. RG and NS-SEC
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Weber’s Four Classes Using his definition Weber identified 4 social classes 1. The privileged by virtue of property and/or education 2. The petit-bourgeoisie – shopkeepers and small businessmen 3. White collar workers – technicians, clerks, managers 4. Blue collar workers – the manual working class
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Evaluation Important to acknowledge the importance of status and party Criticised by Marxists for underestimating the importance of ownership
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