Question

question 6 how do weber’s views on what drives social change compare with marx’s perspective, and what are the key differences in their theories? weber argued that social change is solely influenced by economic conditions, while marx focused on ideas and values. weber believed that class struggle was the primary driver of social change, while marx emphasized the importance of values and ideas. marx focused on economic forces and class conflict as central to social change, while weber emphasized ideas, values, and rationalization.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• First option: Incorrect. Weber did not argue social change is solely economic; he considered non - economic factors too, and Marx focused on economic forces, not just ideas/values.
• Second option: Incorrect. Marx emphasized class struggle as a primary driver of social change, and Weber emphasized ideas, values, and rationalization (not the other way around as this option states).
• Third option: Correct. Marx's focus was on economic forces and class conflict for social change. Weber emphasized ideas, values, and rationalization in social change.

Answer:

The correct option is: Marx focused on economic forces and class conflict as central to social change, while Weber emphasized ideas, values, and rationalization.