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Which Social class applies to this description?

In Sociology we have learnt about a group of people who are cut off from mainstream society. They are a class apart.

They have their own lifestyle and values and they pass their values down to

their children. You will rarely see their children in your local school.

They live on the margins of society in ‘no go’ areas. They often hit the headlines for deviant activity such as drug misuse.

Their families are often broken up and they have a high divorce rate.

These people do not seem to understand the rest of society. They are

workshy and lazy.

They rely on others to work so they can sponge off the wealth they create.

They are the rich!

‘The poor are poor because the rich are rich’

Explaining Social Class

Lo: To know what key sociological theorists think about social class.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltEddjHAvzU&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBAhcr7OObQ

February 23rd 2012

Key Words: Social ClassFunctionalism, Marxism, Weber

Learning outcomes

E – G :I will be able to identify the different sociological views

C – D: I will be able to describe the sociological views

A* - B: I will be able to evaluate differences and formulate my own explanation of social class today.

What is the social

class of these boys?

Upper middle class

Lower middle class

Underclass class

Working class

Middle class

Upper Class

What is his Social class?

What is their Social class?

What is her Social class?

What is her Social class?

What is his Social class?

What is their Social class?

Does social class matter?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKw68vE_fM4&p=7CC9219365D319FD

Viewed social class as being based on two

groups, the ruling class and the working class.

Classification was based on what property a

person owned. The ruling class exploited the

working class to get richer.

Viewed social class as having many groups

based on salaries and statuses.

Viewed social class as based on talent. With

many different groups a reflection of the effort

and rewards for working hard or not. Not

everyone has talent, so this explains inequality in

society.

Famous sociologists• Lo: To know what key sociological theorists think about social class.

Tasks 1. Completed the ‘fill –the- gap’ exercises on Karl Marx and Max

Weber.

2. Collect a blank brainstorm sheet and complete on functionalism using pages 284/5 to help.

Extension task (to support the achievement of A – C grades)

Answer the following questions:a) Who has the best view on social class (explain why you think

this).b) what problems are there with these views on class?c) Can there be a new way of viewing social class today

• Lo: To know what key sociological theorists think about social class.

Plenary

• Triangle of Truth...• Draw a triangle like this in your books:

One thing I'm not sure about

Two new things I've learnt this lesson

Three Key Words/Phrases I've learnt this lesson

• Lo: To know what key sociological theorists think about social class.

Plenary

Using the outcomes below, give your work today a grade.

I can identify the different sociological views – E-G

I can describe the sociological views – C-D

I can evaluate the differences and formulate my own explanation of social class today – A*-B

• Lo: To know what key sociological theorists think about social class.

Karl Marx (18 – 1883)

Thought capitalist society has 2 main social___________. The bourgeoisie (___________ / ruling class) and the_______________, (working class).

The wealthy bourgeoisie _____________the big business, land and factories. The proletariat owned no _______________and had to work for the bourgeoisie to_______________.

Marx thought the bourgeoisie ______________ the proletariat, making them work harder for their ___________ in the aim of more _____________ . Marx believed that the bourgeoisie would get _______________ and the proletariat would get poorer but eventually the proletariat would ___________ and it would lead to a_________________. Eventually the social classes would disappear and we would all live in a more ___________ society.

BUT:1. Many countries have not experienced a revolution, including ____________

.2. There are still big differences between the people who own property and

are powerful and the ______________ of the UK.Words to use:18 Upper owned survive profits wealthier rebel equal majorityproletariat Britain property classes exploited wages revolution

Karl Marx (1818 – 1883)

Thought capitalist society has 2 main social classes. The bourgeoisie (upper/ ruling class) and the proletariat, (working class).

The wealthy bourgeoisie owned the big business, land and factories. The proletariat owned no property and had to work for the bourgeoisie to survive.

Marx thought the bourgeoisie exploited the proletariat, making them work harder for their wages in the aim of more profits. Marx believed that the bourgeoisie would get wealthier and the proletariat would get poorer but eventually the proletariat would rebel and it would lead to a revolution. Eventually the social classes would disappear and we would all live in a more equal society.

BUT:1. Many countries have not experienced a revolution, including Britain.2. There are still big differences between people who own and are

powerful and the majority of the UK.

Max Weber (1864 – 1920)

Weber argued there were ________ main social classes:1. Property owners2. Petty _____________ (shop keepers)3. Professionals4. Working__________

He believed that a social class was a group of people who had similar access to ______ chances. Weber believed that each class has a ______________ amount of status, ______________ influence and wealth. He didn’t think that having money meant a person had ___________ , for example:

• Nurses may not be _____________ but they have a high status• National lottery winners may be wealthy but may also have a ________

status in society.

Words to use:Bourgeoisie class life low different 4 political status wealthy

Max Weber (1864 – 1920)

Weber argued there were 4 main social classes:1. Property owners2. Petty Bourgeoisie (shop keepers)3. Professionals4. Working class

He believed that a social class was a group of people who had similar access to life chances. Weber believed that each class has a different amount of status, political influence and wealth. He didn’t think that having money meant a person had status, for example:

• Nurses may not be wealthy but they have a high status• National lottery winners may be wealthy but may also have a low

status in society.Words to use:

Functionalism

Position in society

Talented people

System of Inequality

When completed you should do the ‘stretch and challenge’ activity on page 285

Basic hwk task: Find out the meanings of the following:Nepotism, ascribed status, achieved status,

apartheid, social mobility.

Extension hwk task:Find out about the Apartheid system in South

Africa from 1948 – 1991, how was society stratified , why, by whom and the consequences. Due Wed

March 8th 2011

Starter –

The sociologist Karl Marx saw society being based on 2 main

classes, the ruling (upper), class and the working class.

It was based on money making and the ruling class exploited and

mistreated the working class in order to get richer.

Does this happen today?

Key terms

Ascribed status – Your social group or position that is fixed at birth, e.g. Being born a Prince.

Achieved Status – social positions that are earned on the basis of personal talents and merit.

PEOPLE ARE NOT EQUAL

• We all have a status• We are all born with ascribed status, -

Gender, Ethnicity, Age, Social Class• Class can be an ascribed status, we are

born with a class, but we can change it too

• Therefore class is also an achieved status, as well as an ascribed status

SOME IMPORTANT POINTS

• As a rule, the richer you are, the better your life style and life chances are

• People with more education earn more and have better health than poorer people

• People in higher income classes make sure that their children have the best opportunity for a good education