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Sociology
After midterm stuff
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Core component of social stratification for Marx | Marx- Class refers to people's relationship to the means of production |
| Core component of social stratification for Weber | It's about class and status. Differs from Marx in 2 ways: - Not just the amount of money people have, but their resources - esp. skills and credentials -Status contributes to stratification and is independent of class Status=social honor and presti |
| Characteristics if class systems | 1. Class systems are fluid 2. Positions are achieved 3. It's economically based 4. It is large scale and impersonal |