Sociology 1020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Byrsonima Crassifolia, Labour Power, Structural Functionalism
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Differences in income and wealth across individuals and groups. In 19th century karl marx introduced the notion of social class and its relation to poverty and inequality. In capitalist industrial society( ), the bourgeoise( ) own the capital and productive technology and control the available jobs. Proletariat( ) sell their time and labour power to capitalists to earn weges. Capitalists to maximize pro ts pay the workers as little as possible and sell the product highest price possible. social classes. Groups of people who share a common economic condition interest or relationship to the means of production. The poor and unemployed are blamed for their problems. critique( ) of marx"s class distinctions( ) It"s no longer necessary to own a business to control the means of production. In common, democratic society( ) inequalities are based on agreement surrounding the value of different jobs and social roles.