Applying Karl Marx to Ritzers McDonaldization of Society

Tim Horgan Cont. Soc. Reflection Karl Marx believed that a major revolution was in the future for the Western world. Exactly how far in the future remains to be seen, but many would argue that capitalism is as strong as it ever was and no class conflict will occur. I believe the reason that no major conflict has yet occurred can be attributed to Weber’s idea of bureaucratization as described in The McDonaldization of …showed first 75 words of 538 total…

…showed last 75 words of 538 total…bureaucracies, hard work is often rewarded, as well it should be, however, if hard work does not meet with rewards, then that employee will probably not work as hard next time. Thus, the bureaucracies suffer, and when they do those on the bottom will feel it first. That could very well be the first shot of the revolution. Bibliography Ritzer, George. The McDonaldization of Society. Pine Forge Press. 2000 Stones, Rob. Key Sociological Thinkers. NYU Press. 1998