The structure, values and influence of the Scottish urban middle class, Glasgow 1800 to 1870
Some of the main areas of change in nineteenth century Britain were seen in developments in social structure and values, the emergence of class and the dynamics of class consciousness. The role and impact of the working class within these social processes has been emphasized, while the analysis of the middle class is still at a relatively early stage. This study seeks to understand the nature of the middle class through a. local case study and from a theoretical perspective that is well suited to such an undertaking. In the past, nineteenth century social structures have tended to be viewed descriptively and non-theoretically, or from a perspective that was heavily influenced by Marx. This work has sought to exploit the most notable post-Marxian model of social development, that of Weber. The Weberian view of class is pluralistic, based on distinctions within classes and a differentiation of factors in the process of class formation. Three elements are observed in the creation of class. The first is the objective market value of the individual; the second is power and relationships with parties and organizations; and the third is status, which is often closely related to economic position. In employing a Weberian
Nenadic, Stana Stella
Class dynamics in 19c. Glasgow
The structure, values and influence of the Scottish urban middle class, Glasgow 1800 to 1870. Some of the main areas of change in nineteenth century Britain were seen in developments in social structure and values, the emergence of class and the dynamics of class consciousness. The role and impact of the working class within these social processes has been emphasized, while the analysis of the middle class is still at a relatively early stage. This study seeks to understand the nature of the middle class through a. local case study and from a theoretical perspective that is well suited to such an undertaking. In the past, nineteenth century social structures have tended to be viewed descriptively and non-theoretically, or from a perspective that was heavily influenced by Marx. This work has sought to exploit the most notable post-Marxian model of social development, that of Weber. The Weberian view of class is pluralistic, based on distinctions within classes and a differentiation of factors in the process of class formation. Three elements are observed in the creation of class. The first is the objective market value of the individual; the second is power and relationships with parties and organizations; and the third is status, which is often closely related to economic position. In employing a Weberian
structure value influence_scottish urban middle_class glasgow main_area change britain see development social_structure value emergence class dynamic class_consciousness role impact work_class within social_process emphasize analysis middle_class still relatively early_stage study_seek nature middle_class local case_study theoretical_perspective well suit undertaking past social_structure tend_view descriptively non theoretically perspective heavily_influence marx work seek exploit notable post marxian model social_development weber view class pluralistic base distinction within class differentiation factor process class formation element observe creation class first objective market value individual second power relationship party organization third status often closely_related economic position employ