Weber's Social Interaction Theory Flashcards
What was Weber’s most famous novel called? (1905)
‘The protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism’
What are the three types of authority Weber highlighted?
Traditional authority
Charismatic authority
Bureaucratic authority
What were the 3 dimensions of inequality that Weber highlighted?
Social class, power, status
What does it mean that Weber is a pluralist?
It means that he accepts that some different groups have more power than others
What were the 3 types of power that Weber highlighted?
Class power
Status power
Party (political) power
What were the 4 types of ideal social action that Weber highlighted?
Tradinitonal
Affective
Value rational
Instrumental
What were the 4 classes Weber highlighted?
Working class
The petty bourgeoisie
The professional class
The property owners
How did Webers view of social class differ from Marx’s?
Weber believed social class was 4 types rather than 2
How did Webers view of power differ from Marx’s?
Marx viewed power as governed by the economy, unlike Weber who believe there was 3 types, class, status and party power
How did Weber believe Class power influenced inequality?
Weber believed inequality by class power due to unequal access to wealth and possessions (e.g owner can control employees)
How did Weber believe status power contributed to inequality?
He believed regardless of material wealth some people are still respected due to society’s view of them. (E.g Religious leaders)
How does party power contribute to inequality according to Weber?
Party power is not just being part of the government, but having the ability to influence others in terms of law and rule creation
