Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Karl Marx 1818 1883
This site discusses how Karl Marx believed Capitalism would fail, and social classes would be eliminated. He believed the wealth of owners and the poverty of workers would result in revolution.
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National Taiwan Univ: Chapter 5: Modern Theories of Social Stratification [Pdf]
Chapter 5 of a sociology textbook. It looks at the history of social stratification perspectives in American sociology; the functional theories of Davis and Moore, and of Talcott Parsons; the concept of occupational prestige; the...
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Australian National University: Marxism: Socialism From Below
Fairly in-depth summary of the theory of capitalism that Marx proposed. Includes historical background of the time when he was writing these ideas. This is chapter 4 of a textbook.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Introduction to 19th Century Socialism
This article discusses the origin of 19th-century socialism. Discusses the Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, social classes, Karl Marx and labor unions. An in-depth article.
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Your Article library.com: Classical Theories of Social Stratification
A discussion and comparison of Karl Marx's and Max Weber's theories of social stratification.
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Sociology Central:teaching Notes: Social Inequality: Theories: Marxism [Pdf]
Examines Marxist perspectives of social stratification in the contexts of class, gender, and ethnic group stratification. Touches upon modern Marxist theory.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Sociology: Sociological Theories and Global Inequality
Explains sociological theories and global inequality.