Answer to Question #207964 in Sociology for Olaidelae

Question

compare and contrast the basic thrust of marxist and weberian theory on sociological perspective of conflict

Answer 1

 Both Marx and weber argue that ownership versus non-ownership provides the main basis of class division. The Marxist and Weberian theories compare in that Weberian is partly built on the concepts that were developed by Marx and there most of that are found in Marxist theory are also present in Weberian theory of social conflict. There are several differences between Marxist and Weberian theories of social conflict. Some of these differences are;

Marx says that social group in all stratified communities there are two main classes; the ruling class and the subject class whereby the ruling class has power over the subject class while Weber says that there is only one class in all forms of stratification.

Marx also argues that political power is determined by economic power while weber argues that class is different from status. Weber further says that status is important because sometimes status rather than class provides the basis for social groups with a common interest and common identity. Also, Weber does not agree with Marx’s view that a working-class revolution is unavoidable, and that workers will express class displeasure in less intense ways.