max weber formulated three-component theory of stratification saw social class emerging interplay between class , status , power . weber believed class position determined person s relationship means of production, while status or stand emerged estimations of honor or prestige.
weber derived many of key concepts on social stratification examining social structure of many countries. noted contrary marx s theories, stratification based on more ownership of capital. weber pointed out members of aristocracy lack economic wealth yet might nevertheless have political power. likewise in europe, many wealthy jewish families in lack prestige , honor, because member of pariah group jews.
class: person s economic position in society. weber differs marx in not see supreme factor in stratification. weber noted how managers of corporations or industries control firms not own.
status: person s prestige, social honor or popularity in society. weber noted political power not rooted in capital value solely, in 1 s status. poets , saints, example, can possess immense influence on society little economic worth.
power: person s ability way despite resistance of others. example, individuals in state jobs, such employee of federal bureau of investigation, or member of united states congress, may hold little property or status, still hold immense power.
^ weber, max (2015/1921). classes, stände, parties in weber s rationalism , modern society, edited , translated tony waters , dagmar waters, pp. 37-57.
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