Topic Summaries

Dimensions of inequality and measuring class

A-Level > Sociology > AQA > A Level Sociology Topic Summaries > Stratification and differentiation > Dimensions of inequality and measuring class
Previous Module
Next Module
  • 👤 Weber, 1922: class, status, and power are distinct but interlinked sources of inequality.
  • 👤 Bourdieu, 1979: capital reproduces inequality across generations.
  • 👥 Wilkinson and Pickett, 2009: more unequal societies have worse health, crime, and education outcomes for all
  • Occupation-based measures: NS-SEC and Goldthorpe class schema use employment relations and job type.
  • Wealth is more unequally distributed than income.
    • Feminists note class measures ignore women’s work.
    • Postmodernists argue class boundaries are less clear in a fragmented society.

Unlock Dimensions of inequality and measuring class

Subscribe to SnapRevise+ to get immediate access to the rest of this resource.

Premium accounts get immediate access to this resource.

Previous Module
Next Module