WEBERIAN Flashcards
what did weber agree with marx with
social inequality was caused by the organisation of the economy and was characterised by unequal economic relationships
how does weberian criticise marxism
he says that things were too simple and more complicated
what is Weber view of the control of social power?
significant in how society is organised and believed power consisted of the ability of certain people to control social resources such as:
wealth, good looks, respect, knowledge and property
What does are social resources
things our culture consider desirable and are limited in sense that only some people can have them
named these status and party
How does Weber define power
ability to impose ones will over others regardless of views or feelings—> he said society was organised in a system of hierarchy with some people having more dominance than others
how does weber define class power
just like Marx that there is unequal access of any person or group of people to possessions and wealth
eg owner of business controls workers to make money from their labour
how does weber define status
RESPECT—> we may respect and pay particular attention to individuals we view as socially superior to us
how does weber define party
POLITICAL POWER—> not just in the sense of government but being influenced by others in terms of rule and law creation
Why do Weberians believe we have inequality
inequality exists as power is distributed between a variety of different groups in society in differing amounts
what do weberians believe about the different groups
Some groups have great deal of all kinds of power while others have very little
other groups have more of one type of power than another
What are the 4 classes described my Weberians
Propertied class. —> have money, status and political power
Professional classes. —>have status and some money/political power
Petit Bourgeoisie.—> have less status, money and power but are important and respected in communities
Working Class.—> little or no status, class or political power those some groups are condemned more wealth due to skills that are higher in demand than others
What is social closure
those in positions of power are able to directly or indirectly deny opportunities for those in different class groups
What is meant by fragmentary
society which is divided between multiple social groups completely for different forms of social resource, power and wealth —> has been used by POST MODERNISTS
EVALUATION OF WEBERIAN THEORY
becomes difficult to measure some forms of power as it is subjective
makes it difficult to specific classification of system
may identify with broad social groups and take pride —> not always fragmentary
