Karl Marx analyzed class as being divided into two different economical divisions. Marx argued that the economy is driven based upon those who own production are are keys to valuable resources and those who do not. These two groups are known as the capitalists class (bourgeoisie) and the working class (proletariat). Marx viewed that capitalists exploited their workers in order to maximize their benefits/earnings.
Max Weber viewed class in the ideals of life chances. In Weber's view of life chances, people would have the capacity to earn money but were not considered capitalists. This view led to the creation of the 'middle class'.
The article titled "Cause of Death: Inequality" written by Alejandro Reuss, struck an odd chord within me. It was quite shocking to read the statistics and causes of death within minorities solely based upon the stress of inequality. While it seems understandable it just does not seem fair.
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