Sociology
Assignment of Sociology
Topic: Systems of Stratification
Submitted To:
Submitted By: Md. Sameer Siddique
Date of Submission: 02-08-2012
Table of content
Topic page 1. Background/definition………………………………….. 1
2. Characteristics of features ……………………………….2
3. Social inequality……………………………………….....2
4. Major stratification systems………………………… ...3-8
5. Conclusion………………………………………………..8
1. Background/ Definition of systems of stratification:
Stratification is a hierarchy of positions with regard to economic production which influences the social rewards to those in the positions. A structured ranking of entire groups of people that perpetuates unequal economic rewards and power in a society. These unequal rewards are evident not only in the distribution of wealth and economic, but even in the distressing morality rates of impoverished communities. Karl Marx
Karl Marx based his conflict theory on the idea that modern society has only two classes of people: the bourgeoisie and the proletariat. The bourgeoisie are the owners of the means of production: the factories, businesses, and equipment needed to produce wealth. The proletariat are the workers.
Max Weber:
Max Weber took issue with Marx’s seemingly simplistic view of stratification. Weber argued that owning property, such as factories or equipment, is only part of what determines a person’s social class. Social class for Weber included power and prestige, in addition to property or wealth. People who run corporations without owning them still benefit from increased production and greater profits.
Moreover, word that
Topic: Systems of Stratification
Submitted To:
Submitted By: Md. Sameer Siddique
Date of Submission: 02-08-2012
Table of content
Topic page 1. Background/definition………………………………….. 1
2. Characteristics of features ……………………………….2
3. Social inequality……………………………………….....2
4. Major stratification systems………………………… ...3-8
5. Conclusion………………………………………………..8
1. Background/ Definition of systems of stratification:
Stratification is a hierarchy of positions with regard to economic production which influences the social rewards to those in the positions. A structured ranking of entire groups of people that perpetuates unequal economic rewards and power in a society. These unequal rewards are evident not only in the distribution of wealth and economic, but even in the distressing morality rates of impoverished communities. Karl Marx
Karl Marx based his conflict theory on the idea that modern society has only two classes of people: the bourgeoisie and the proletariat. The bourgeoisie are the owners of the means of production: the factories, businesses, and equipment needed to produce wealth. The proletariat are the workers.
Max Weber:
Max Weber took issue with Marx’s seemingly simplistic view of stratification. Weber argued that owning property, such as factories or equipment, is only part of what determines a person’s social class. Social class for Weber included power and prestige, in addition to property or wealth. People who run corporations without owning them still benefit from increased production and greater profits.
Moreover, word that
References: 1. Text book: Sociology Richard T. Schaefer-tenth edition-page-183 to 184 2. www.sociology guide.com/question/social-stratification.php 3. http://faculty.ccc.edu/aberger/201.10% .20 social% so stratification.ppt 4. wikipidia.edu 5. Banglapidia.edu 6. Discussing with group member and collect the information.