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Karl Marx: The Means of Production Historical Background: The end of feudalism
Conclusion: Social Class depends on relationship to the means of production
Karl Marx: The Means of Production
Two Classes of People Bourgeoisie: Capitalists; Those who own the means of production
Proletariat: Workers; Those who work for the owners
Karl Marx: The Means of Production Class Consciousness: Awareness of a common identity based on one’s position in the means of production
Marx’s Prediction for the Future: Workers will realize capitalists are the source of their oppression and will unite
Workers will overthrow capitalists and seize means of production
Workers will create a classless society
Karl Marx: The Means of Production False Class Consciousness
Workers identifying with the interests of capitalists
Harms workers’ unity
Weber: Property, Prestige, &Power
Social Class has three components: Property (Wealth)
Ownership / control of wealth
Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs Transformed His Wealth Into
Prestige
Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs Transformed His Wealth Into
Prestige
Weber: Property, Prestige, &Power
Prestige Often derived from property
Can derive from other sources – Ex: Olympians
Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps has been able to transform his prestige into wealth
Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps has been able to transform his prestige into wealth
Arnold Schwarzeneçgger
Turned His Prestige Into
Power as Governor of California
Arnold Schwarzeneçgger
Turned His Prestige Into
Power as Governor of California
Weber: Property, Prestige, &Power
Power The ability to control others
Property is a major source of power, but is not the only source
Rod Blagojevich tried to transform his power into wealth
Rod Blagojevich tried to transform his power into wealth
Colin Powell’s power as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs led to prestige. His prestige, in turn, led to power when he
was called to serve as Secretary of State
Colin Powell’s power as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs led to prestige. His prestige, in turn, led to power when he
was called to serve as Secretary of State
Why Is Stratification Universal? Functionalist View
Stratification of society is inevitable because: Society must make sure certain positions are filled.
Some positions are more important than others.
The more important positions must be filled by the more qualified people.
To motivate the more qualified people to fill these positions, society must offer them greater rewards.
Why Is Stratification Universal? Criticisms of Functionalist View:
How do we know some positions are more important than others?
Our society is not a meritocracy – positions are not awarded on the basis of merit
If social stratification is functional, it should benefit everyone, but stratification is dysfunctional for many.