Weber’s concept of social stratification consisted of multiple dimensions which establish one’s life chances. Unlike Marx, Weber did not believe that stratification is monolithically established by ownership. According to Weber, there are infinite forms of stratification, not just two forms: owner and worker (Giddens 1971:165). He recognized the pluralism apparent in acquiring power in society [...]
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Cruising the streets of Cairo and the buildings range from spectacular to trashy. The gap between the rich and poor is outrageous. There are women feeding hungry cats on the street and men trying to get you to pay 20 cents to walk down steeps. There are people zooming through the streets trying to get [...]
