Gilbert's Theory Of Sociological Analysis

Social class has many logical reasons that supports where a person may stand financially within society. Gilbert defines social class as the following: “groups of families, more or less equal in rank and differentiated from other families above or below them with regard to characteristics such as occupation, income, wealth, and prestige” (Gilbert, 2011, pg. 11). For example, a person may be employed but will still be considered in the low, middle or higher social class based on their occupation and income. Gilbert (2011) discusses a model named the “Gilbert- Kahl model”, which breaks down various occupations and incomes based on someone’s social class. This model was made by a sociologist named Gilbert Kahn. According to Gilbert (2011) there was a total of six classes that explained the different jobs and incomes a person within the specific class category would make. The different classes were the following “underclass: unemployed or part time workers, the working poor: lowest paid manual workers, the working class: retail workers, middle class: semiprofessionals, upper middle class: upper managers, and the …show more content…
According to Mooney, Knox, and Schacht, (2007) the functionalist perspective theory was developed by Emile Durkheim, and his theory was based on society and order. According to Mooney, Knox, and Schacht, Durkheim ‘s theory “emphasized the interconnectedness of society by focusing on how each part influences and is influenced by other parts” (Mooney, Knox, & Schacht, 2007, pg. 1). This theory elaborates on how people rely on societies stabilities. For example, at Martha’s Table volunteer outlet, many of the people were homeless, and did not have a lot of money. Many of those shoppers within the outlet relies on the volunteers and workers within the store to meet their needs, as far as food perishables, and affordable clothing prices that they are comfortable