1.1.1 Weber's Theory: Three-component theory of stratification

Question 1

Psychologist

Answer 1

Weber

Question 2

date

Answer 2

1922

Question 3

Describe Weber’s three-component theory of stratification

Answer 3

Weber argued that power can take a variety of forms. A person’s power can be shown in the social order through their
1. status, in the economic order through their class,
2. and in the political order through their party.
Thus, class, status and party are each aspects of the distribution of power within a community.

Question 4

Class, status and power have not only a great deal of effect within their individual areas but also a great deal of influence over the other areas such as:

Answer 4

Wealth: includes properties as well as other assets - Economic situation

Prestige: the respect with which a person or status position is regarded by others - Status situation

Party: the ability of people or groups to achieve their goals despite opposition from others - Parties

Question 5

According to Weber, there are two basic dimensions of power

Answer 5

the possession of power:  the ability to possess power derives from the individual’s ability to control various “social resources. These resources can be anything and everything: they might include land, capital, social respect, physical strength, and intellectual knowledge.

the exercising of power: The ability to exercise power takes a number of different forms, but all involve the idea that it means the ability to get your own way with others, regardless of their ability to resist you.