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What was karl marx theory?
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believed inequality increased with the rise of capitalism
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The Bourgeoisie are the..
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Capitalists
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The proletarians are the...
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working class
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factories =
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Zero independance ( money ppl get from working in factories just goes right back into the pockets of the same or different large company
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What are the 5 major themes by Karl Marx?
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Emphasis on social structure
Degree of opportunity significance of class conflict Emphasis on power Importance of alientation |
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What were the beliefs of Max Weber?
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Weber broke down marx theory into even more groups, He believed there were many more classes than just capitalists and working class. He also believed sociology should be "value free"
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What is the difference between Rentiers and Entrepreneurs?
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R= those who live off their investments
E= those who rise to the top on their own |
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What was Weber's Rational method?
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using clear concepts and observations and THEN making logical inferences
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What is functionalism?
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We have what we have for a specific reason.
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What is the description of social stratification?
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occurs when there is an unequal distribution of resources in society
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What does social stratification personally affect?
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Life styles and life chances
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What is the socialization process?
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Lifelong process in which ppl learn about society. for example, norms, social skills, enact roles in society,and values
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What are three things monority groups may turn to If they are continuously treated unfairly?
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Crime, Drugs, sexually acting out
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What was the Paeolithic society?
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Women gathered, men hunted, no known warefare and NO SURPLUS which means no one could have more than anyone else, equal opportunities
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What was the Neolithic society?
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ppl began farming and depending on few sources, Surplus began so ppl were able to have more than others
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What is the population pressure theory?
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Ester Boserup, population grew,needed more food which created more jobs to allow a population growth. but no evidence to theory
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Mammal extinction theory?
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PPl caused exinction of large animals which caused a food crisis which forced ppl to start farming. Problem with theory is that the diet of the paeolithic ppl did not include large animals to begin with
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Stratification
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Has a Hierchy, top and bottom
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Differentiation
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Has no Hierchy, you just tell the difference between 2 ppl such ad skin color etc.
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What is the difference between ascription and achievement?
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Ascription is given to you and achievement is earned. Sort of like Rentiers and entrepreneurs
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