Class, Status, Party

What are the three components of Max Weber's theory of social stratification?

• Religion, education, occupation

• Wealth, power, influence

• Race, gender, age

• Class, status, party

Max Weber believed that social class is determined solely by wealth.

• True

• False

According to part 3 transparency occurs when

• Defined in terms of the life-chances of people

• People see direct economic differences

• In relations to economic goods

According to part 1, social order and the economic order are identical

• True

• False

In part 4, Weber argues that classes do not necessarily form a community

• True

• False

What is the main focus of Part 6 of Weber’s “Class, Status, Party”?

• The role of religion in social stratification

• The relationship between economic class and social status

• The influence of political parties on class structure

• The impact of education on social mobility

According to Weber in Part 7, what primarily defines a social class?

• Shared cultural values

• Common economic interests and conditions

• Political affiliation

• Social prestige and honor

In Part 8, what does Weber identify as a key factor in determining one’s social status?

• Wealth and income

• Political power

• Family background and connections

• Education level and occupation

Part 9 of Weber’s work discusses the impact of which factor on social groups?

• Technological advancements

• Legal reforms

• Social movements and changes

• Cultural shifts

What role do political parties play according to Weber in Part 10?

• They reflect and influence social stratification and power distribution.

• They act as neutral arbiters in social conflicts.

• They solely represent the interests of the wealthy.