neo-weberian views on inequality Flashcards
how does goldthorpe measure social class?
instead of focussing solely on income and nature of work, introduced ideas of employment relationships, conditions of work and life chances.
why do neo-weberian’s argue we have inequality?
some members of society are at top of social class hierarchy as they’re in primary labour market whereas others are powerless in secondary labour market
what do barron and norris talk about?
dual labour market - there is 2 forms of labour.
what is the primary labour market?
conditions are good, pay is high, promotional opporunities.
example of primary labour market jobs?
accounting, doctor
what is secondary labour market?
low status, low paid, powerless jobs
example of secondary labour market jobs?
retail/hospitality.
who typically dominates primary labour market jobs?
white men with racial/sexist attitudes and withhold promotion.
who typically dominates secondary labour market jobs?
women and ethnic minorities.
what does giddens say about the middle class?
they have recognised skills based on educational, professional and social qualifications which advantage them in the workforce.
what does giddens say about the working class?
can only sell labour. vulnerable to changes in technology and globalisation. eg workers laid-off due to offshoring to save costs. w/c skills not valued.
some facts about ethnic minorities in work?
EMs in lower status jobs.
most EM women earn more than white women.
immigrants experience bigger pay gaps.
pakistani and bangladeshi men earn least.
what do rex and tomlinson talk about?
ethnic minorities face low class/status/power and racism which leads to frustration and alienation causing a black underclass.
what is a black underclass?
rex and tomlinson’s idea that black people are frustrated and alienated in society due to blocked status/power/money so form underclass which may link to issues of police racism and inner-city riots.
AO3 of neo-weberian theories?
useful in measuring class, status and power as well as racial inequality to form full understanding of social inequality.
