SOCIOL 2S06 Study Guide - Final Guide: The Power Elite, The Sociological Imagination, Petite Bourgeoisie
25 Nov 2015
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Not enough to build theory on the analysis of social order. Too much focus on social order, social conflict should also be considered. Changes in capitalism since marx"s time; focus on production relations was out- dated. Postcapitalism still have capitalism but his capitalism different from marx"s. Authority legitimate power ; associated with social positions. Domination ( participating in the exercise of authority ) and subjection ( being excluded from the exercise of authority ) Organizations characterized by authority relations (i. e. government, industrial enterprises (private companies), church, army, university, hockey team, hospital) Line drawn between those who exercise authority and those who are controlled by it. Possible to have different positions in different associations (i. e. super-ordinate position in a company, sub-ordinate position in a church) Quasi groups not real; occupy certain positions within the authority relations in the association i. e. capital and. Interest groups formal organization and a program/goal; defend or attack existing authority relations (i. e. capital and.
