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Weberian Social Stratification Theory

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According to the Weberian approach, what is the basis of social stratification?

A struggle for political power and control

A struggle between the bourgeoisie and proletariat classes

A struggle for individual freedom and equality

A struggle for scarce resources in society, including cultural and historical factors (correct)

What is the primary basis of class position in the Weberian approach?

Level of education and income

Occupation and social status

Possession of material resources or skill and knowledge (correct)

Ownership of the means of production

What is the result of intra-class fragmentation in the Weberian approach?

The formation of a strong social base for revolution

The eradication of social honor and prestige

Unity and solidarity among the working class

Increased competition and hierarchy within the propertyless class (correct)

What is the basis of status groups in the Weberian approach?

Similarity in status situation Signup and view all the answers

How does the growth of the middle class affect the social base for revolution in the Weberian approach?

It weakens the social base for revolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the separation of ownership and control in the Weberian approach?

The emergence of a new class of capitalist workers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the growth of professional occupations in the 20th century?

Development of industry and increasing complexity of business Signup and view all the answers

According to the Weberian perspective, what is the primary function of professionalization?

To restrict access to resources and opportunities to a limited group of qualified professionals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a profession, according to the text?

A body of specialized knowledge or expertise Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between the upper-middle class and the lower-middle class?

Upper-middle class is characterized by professionals and managers, while lower-middle class is characterized by clerks and secretaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of status groups cutting across class divisions?

The weakening of class consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which professionals restrict access to resources and opportunities?

Seeking legal monopoly of service Signup and view all the answers