would be unevenly matched. Weber's theory also identified economic category as important in defining class structures, but rather than focusing on class divisions he focused on the individual and their opportunities. Weber picks out the significant thing here, that both classes will meet in a market. The ruling or privilege class as purchaser of labour and as a vendor. The working or vulnerable class as someone who must sell his services or starve. The economic environment also sub-divided classes, the skilled verses the unskilled. Both were in the same class but were now at different levels and Weber recognised this as status. Status is a matter of honour or prestige within one group, there could be many levels and this was independent of class position. Weber sought to show that status in society was more influential in identity than class and that status could cut across both classes such as the scientific and medical professionals.In the present day, the majority of people would consider themselves as working class, but with a greater freedom for social opportunities and personal development, which will continue to influence their identities.Total 501 words. ...
