Max Weber Flashcards
What was weber the first to do?
Acknowledge human behaviour from the perspective of an individual
What 2 features of society does weber focus on ?
Structure and action
What is weber critical of?
Capitalism
Why was weber critical of capitalism? (3)
- Believed capitalism was a pursuit of profit driving compassion out of society
- Agreed with marx that it lead to social inequality
- Some groups have power and advantage over others
How many class groups did weber say there were?
4
What were webers 4 class groups? (4)
- The propertied class
- Non propertied class
- Petit bourgeoisie
- Manual labour class
What was the propertied class?
Upper-class who had large amounts of property, collecting money from tenants
What was the non propertied class?
People of Lower class not owning any property
What is the petit bourgeoisie?
Lower middle class. Small scale businesses. May have higher income than working class but still reliant on their labour
What is the manual labourer class?
Lower working class fully dependant on their income from their labour
What are 3 similarities between marx and weber?
- Both use a class system
- Both focus on structure
3.both systems can still be applied in todays society
What are 3 differences between marx and weber?
- Focus on structure AND individuals
- Weber is more detailed than marx
- Includes other factors that could cause inequality rather than just social class
What are webers 3 parts of power?
Social class
Status
Party
What does social class mean?
A persons position within the economy based on their wage or income
What advantages does having a high social class give you?
Dress codes
Private clubs
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