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Concepts of Class

Critically discuss the concept of class and its relation to social stratification theories, in the current Australian context.

People in Australian society are divided into social classes, which can determine many of the important factors within the persons life, including access to important resources and life chances. Social Stratification is a form of social inequality which is based around the hierarchial ranking of status positions within society. Class is one of the types of social stratification within societies, and is based on a persons economic position. In this essay I shall examine the concept of class, and its relation to social stratification theories by a number of theorists. I shall also pay attention to how these theories and concepts relate to the current situation in Australia, with a focus on work/occupations as well as gender differences.

Many theorists have attempted to explain their theories as to why social stratification and class exist. The...

Posted by: Anthony Pacella

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