Stratification This essay is going to look at both the Karl Marx theory and Max Weber’s theory of stratification. “ Stratification refers to the division of society into layers. These layers are distinguished by unequal rewards and life chances. Most sociologists see stratification as involving a classification not only of the groups, but also of the relationships that exist between them”(Longman 1996 pg12) The essay will concentrate mainly on stratification in the class system. To …showed first 75 words of 1609 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1609 total…statuses in the same classes and with hard work and determination individuals can be socially mobile. Bibliography Abercrombie, N et al. (1984). Penguin Dictionary of Sociology. (4th ed). London: Penguin Groups. Harris, S. (1991). A- Level Sociology. London: Longman Group UK Limited Kirby, M et al. (2000). Sociology in Perspetive for OCR. London: Heinemann Educational Publishers. Kirby, M et al. (1997). Sociology in Perspective. London: Heinemann Educational Publishers. Thompson, J et al. (1998) Sociology. (2nd ed). London: Made Simple Books.