Weberian Explanation

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R.Silv

Cards (7)

  • Did Weber agree w/ Marx's idea that capitalism would collapse due to the WC rising up against their oppressors & becoming a 'class-for-itself'?
    No
  • Why did Weber argue that the proletariat would never be able to unite + rise up against their oppressors?
    He felt that s. classes were too divided to unite
  • Weber said that wealth alone did not equate to social standing. What else may be needed for one other have a higher social standing?
    They also need status
  • What did Weber mean by 'party'?
    The diff. organisations that someone belongs to e.g. political party, trade unions, 'old boy' networks etc.
  • What are the 3 dimensions to stratification according to Weber?
    Class
    Status
    Party
  • +VE AO3: Why is Weber more useful than Functionalism/Marxism?
    Includes the effects of status
  • +VE AO3: Who positively described Weber's theory as 'history-proof'?
    Bottero