SOC 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Canadian Medical Association, Proletariat, Bourgeoisie

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 103
• Professor: Sal Guzzo

Document Summary

Weber"s classes are based on more than just economic resources argues there are more than two classes (including the middle class: the propertied and non-propertied classes. While marx believed that society was composed of two groups: the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, weber. Weber subdivides the propertied class into those who control capital: large business owners, medium sized companies, and small companies technical workers. People of the bourgeoisie aren"t equal; they all own property and have power, but they do not own the. Groups are not just composed based on whether they own property or not, as marx believes. Marx and weber differ on the middle class; weber"s social class system has a middle class, while marx. Non-economic factors that determine your social class: party & status. Power from social not just economic factors: the party you belong to gives you power or keeps you powerless, by forming a group, your power increases.