Sociology A-Level
Weberian theory
What Weberian theory means in Sociology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Weberian theory
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A perspective holding that inequality spans three dimensions: class (wealth), status (prestige) and power (influence), which can diverge from one another.
Topics that use Weberian theory
- Stratification and Differentiation (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Intersectionality
- Life chances
- Social differentiation
- Absolute mobility
- Social mobility
- Social stratification
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