Classical Theories of Social InequalityOutlineI. Emile Durkheim (1858-1917)I. Emile Durkheim ContinuedII. Max Weber (1864-1920)II. Max Weber ContinuedSlide 7III. Ruling Class and ElitesClassical Theories of Social InequalityLecture 2OutlineI. Emile Durkheim A. Social Solidarity B. AnomieC. Durkheim and Social InequalityII. Max WeberA. BureaucracyB. AuthorityC. Weber and Social InequalityIII. Ruling Class and ElitesI. Emile Durkheim (1858-1917)A. Social Solidarity1. Mechanical Solidaritya) Simple division of laborb) Homogenousc) Similarity of individualsd) Collective consciencee) Individual ego not prominent2. Organic Solidarity a) Complex division of laborb) Differencesc) Interdependenced) Increased individualisme) DehumanizationI. Emile Durkheim ContinuedB. AnomieC. Durkheim and Social Inequality1. Division of labor2. Internal and external inequality3. Class revolutionII. Max Weber (1864-1920)A. Bureaucracy1. Impersonality2. Hierarchy 3. Written system of rules4. Clear division of labor5. Contains precision, speed, unambiguity, knowledge, unity, produces less friction and is low costII. Max Weber ContinuedB. Authority1. Rational-Legal Authority2. Traditional Authority3. Charismatic AuthorityC. Weber and Social Inequality1. Classes: Position of an individual in the market that determines their class positiona) Property Classesb) Social Classesc) Commercial ClassesII. Max Weber Continued2. Status: All aspects of life determined by a social estimation of honora) Restricted pattern of social interactionb) Sharing the benefits within groupsc) Status conventions and traditionsd) Monopoly over certain economic opportunities3. Party: Power within an organization for its leaders in order to attain ideal or material advantages for its active membersIII. Ruling Class and ElitesA. Elites in Ancient SocietiesB. Elites in Agrarian SocietiesC. Elites in Industrial Societies(Pareto, Gaetano, C.W. Mills, Anthony
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