SOCIOL 2C06 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Social Inequality, Conspicuous Consumption, Social Stratification
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Subjective method- asking people their social class, relying on someone else"s definition of social class. Reputation method- ask others about social class, asking a friend about their social class- based on what you can observe from the person. People may have high incomes but also may have high depths. Tends to assume that we start all with the same advantages e. g System is designed for those who are born wealthy. Jobs- merit vs. connection- the s(cid:373)artest perso(cid:374) does(cid:374)"t always get the jo(cid:271), people with connections may have better chances. Conflict , not function as the basis of social inequality. Ruling classes naturalize their power- by changing ideas, changing peoples ideas. Marx economic production as the basis of classes. Social stratification is the embodiment of class conflict. Developing class consciousness can allow people to over throw the power holders. Its not that simple (marx"s theories) power is the opportunity we have to assert our own will even if others are resisting.