CRIM20004 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Social Stratification, Technological Change, Charismatic Authority
27 Jul 2018
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Max weber: introduction: how individual choices affect structure, two ways structure and agency relate: Linking theme between agency and structure is the distribution of power: agency reshapes structure, agency affected by structural constraints, power is distributed beyond just economic power, unlike marx. Can"t understand distribution of power in society without looking at both economic and social structure (power). 3 distinct ways power is distributed in society: economic structure (cid:272)lass, party spe(cid:272)ifi(cid:272) ai(cid:373) of (cid:271)ri(cid:374)gi(cid:374)g a(cid:271)out a change. Economic and social structures are related, but exert independent influence. Status and culture: culture can be understood as "style of life" e(cid:373)a(cid:374)ati(cid:374)g fro(cid:373) status groups (cid:272)o(cid:373)es fro(cid:373) status groups who share values, culture provides the assumptions that lie behind behaviour. Important in shaping behaviour: culture is what"s assumed to be "normal, provides meaning and a sense a sense of certainty. Structure/agency and culture: agency may place a formative role through status groups, particular sub-cultural trends may emerge through values.
