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According to the Weberian approach, what is the basis of social stratification?
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?
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?
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?
What is the basis of status groups in the Weberian approach?
How does the growth of the middle class affect the social base for revolution in the Weberian approach?
How does the growth of the middle class affect the social base for revolution in the Weberian approach?
What is the result of the separation of ownership and control in the Weberian approach?
What is the result of the separation of ownership and control in the Weberian approach?
What is the primary reason for the growth of professional occupations in the 20th century?
What is the primary reason for the growth of professional occupations in the 20th century?
According to the Weberian perspective, what is the primary function of professionalization?
According to the Weberian perspective, what is the primary function of professionalization?
What is the primary characteristic of a profession, according to the text?
What is the primary characteristic of a profession, according to the text?
What is the distinction between the upper-middle class and the lower-middle class?
What is the distinction between the upper-middle class and the lower-middle class?
What is the primary consequence of status groups cutting across class divisions?
What is the primary consequence of status groups cutting across class divisions?
What is the primary mechanism by which professionals restrict access to resources and opportunities?
What is the primary mechanism by which professionals restrict access to resources and opportunities?
