SOCI 326 1st Edition Lecture 20What is class Class: Combines Economic, Social, and Political Factors Karl Marx Class is based on relationship to the means of production:Capitalists and Workers Capitalists People who own companies, land, or stocks and use them to generateeconomic returns Working class People who sell their labor to capitalists and generate surplus value Max Weber Class divisions: Depend on skills,credentials, and social status Class: income, education, occupational prestigeReligion and social class Two songs: Alas and did my savior bleed?(remember me) Oh brother man, fold to thy heart Which song is more likely to be sung ina poor church? In an affluent one? Poor church: Remember me World as place of suffering and hardship Individual is worth little Salvation (or condemnation) is tied to external forceMore affluent churches Oh brother man, fold to thy heart Suffering and hardship are less common themes Affirmation of theindividual self worth Individuals are in charge of their own destiniesTheodicies of suffering and dominance What is a theodicy Theodicy defined: "a belief system that explains the reasons for evil, suffering, and injustice in terms of a divine master scheme" Theodicies of suffering (or despair) in living faithTheodiciesThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Weber: Theodicies of suffering and theodicies of dominance (aka Good fortune) Religious justification for wealth Among the poor: Theodicies of suffering and escape Deprivation is more acceptable if seen as a virtueTheodicies of liberation Re interpreted history and bible from the perspective of the poor‐ History is the story of God liberating poor and oppressed Key text Exodus‐CEBs (base christian communities) Continuum: Traditional prayer groups politicized and radicalized movements‐ Adriance: New arrivals to CEBs: why is the situation as it is? The will of god Because of our sins Because we have to pray more Through suffering we are closer to god Why is the situation as it is? Experienced members are more likely to be
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