Social class has existed in our society since its founding. Working class, middle class, upper middle class or upper class, whatever your position, social class can influence your place in society. Social class can be defined by where you live, who you talk to, where you get an education, even the clothes you wear. These may not be definitive determinants of social class, but categorizing people becomes easier when these factors are considered. In previous articles I have argued that social class is the result of capitalism. However, I still believe this to be true, there are many factors that can influence social class and vice versa. Theorists have examined different aspects of how these can influence social class. In my article I will explore capitalism, stratification, racism, segregation and education and their relationship to social class and how this can cause social conflict; I will focus primarily on how Weber, DuBois, and Marx see this relationship. Marx believed that modern society had only two classes of people: the proletariat and the bourgeoisie. The bourgeoisie were the capitalists, individuals who possessed the property and means necessary to obtain wealth. The proletariats, simply put, were the workers. Marx believed that social class was a relationship between people who shared an employment relationship. In the production process, humans work not only on nature, but also on each other. They produce only by working together in a certain way and exchanging their activities with each other. To produce, they enter into certain connections and relationships with each other, and only within these bonds and social relationships does their influence on nature operate (Marx). This quote is......middle of the paper.... ..ss, further defining them as skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled, depending on the quality of their skill. Weber observes that distinction in this class allows for greater or lesser wealth. Weber did not believe that social conflict would arise in the form of revolution solely because of the uniformity of class interests. He believes that for there to be social conflict and for action to take place, the propertyless class must first recognize that inequality in wealth exists and that there is a difference in opportunities to obtain that wealth. They must also recognize that these differences arise from the ability of owners to distribute property and power. Works Cited Shortell, Timothy. "Weber's Theory of Social Classes". Weber's theory of social classes. Brooklyn College, and Web.Payne, Robert. Marx. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1968. Print.