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Max Weber's classic work on social class distinguishes between position and prestige. What is the difference? Why is it important to a definition of social class? Give an example.

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This solution discusses Weber's interpretation of position and prestige and the differences between the two concepts.

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One's position within a given society, is the rank that an individual holds relative to a given society's social scale in relation to hierarchy etc., but prestige on the other hand, is actually the esteem, honor, or reputation, that is attached to an ...

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