Experts in the Field

Karl Marx: Owners & Workers (acknowledged a 3rd class of small business owners). Owners have power over the workers because they page the workers' wages and, therefore, are superior. Class consciousness...attitudes and perspectives that each class developed to describe their class.

Max Weber: Social classes are developed because of shared social interests. Circumstances and life perspectives are what grouped people into their classes.

Erik Wright: Sees both of the above perspectives. Discusses the fact that Weber sees capitalism as a natural aspect while Marx feels capitalism is detrimental.