Social stratification has always been evident in society. From the works of Marx, to Davis and Moore, different sociologists have theorized why there is social inequality. In Brisbane, like the wider Australian society, suburbs can be mapped socially, showing the diverse nature of Brisbane. For this reason, this essay will attempt to prove through the definition of capitalism that Brisbane is a Functionalist society, not a Marxist society. Social stratification exists in Australian society because …showed first 75 words of 690 total…

…showed last 75 words of 690 total…than others for example; a doctor is given more respect than a garbage truck driver. Marx disagrees with this, while functionalists accept social stratification and social inequality. Hence because Australia is a democracy and Brisbane has social order, Brisbane is a functionalist society. In conclusion, Brisbane's social stratification and social differences have made Australia a functionalist society. The acceptance of social stratification and capitalism has made Marx's social theory irrelevant to Brisbane and Australian society.