Sociology 2240E Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Social Stratification, Class Conflict, Proletariat
22 Dec 2020
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Conflict & analysis: the legacy of max weber. Theory of society: similarities & differences with durkheim. Marx"s action vs. structure & individual vs. collectivity. 3-fold methodology: comparative method, verstehen, ideal types. Overview of weber"s legacy: similarities & differences to durkheim & marx. Topics of interest: history of religion, bureaucracy, social stratification, capitalism. & protestantism, states & societies, power & authority. Key role in acting on these social factors. Main argument: human action increasingly formally rational over the course of human history. Formal rationality: careful, planned & calculated matching of means to ends. To identify & use means that will likely bring a desired result. All engage in behavior but it isn"t always formally rational. Rationalization: a key aspect of modern western cultures, based on the use of methodical practices (ie: record keeping, filing, coding, etc. ) The study of individuals" meaningful, purposive action.
