12 Questions
According to the Weberian approach, what is the basis of social stratification?
A struggle for scarce resources in society, including cultural and historical factors
What is the primary basis of class position in the Weberian approach?
Possession of material resources or skill and knowledge
What is the result of intra-class fragmentation in the Weberian approach?
Increased competition and hierarchy within the propertyless class
What is the basis of status groups in the Weberian approach?
Similarity in status situation
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
What is the result of the separation of ownership and control in the Weberian approach?
The emergence of a new class of capitalist workers
What is the primary reason for the growth of professional occupations in the 20th century?
Development of industry and increasing complexity of business
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
What is the primary characteristic of a profession, according to the text?
A body of specialized knowledge or expertise
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
What is the primary consequence of status groups cutting across class divisions?
The weakening of class consciousness
What is the primary mechanism by which professionals restrict access to resources and opportunities?
Seeking legal monopoly of service
Understand the Weberian approach to social stratification, including the struggle for scarce resources, and how it differs from Marx's perspective. Learn about the divisions within the propertyless class and the factors that influence social stratification.
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