Weber felt that while Marx was correct in that economic wealth plays an important role in a person's place in the stratification system, it is not the only factor. In addition to wealth, _____ are critical components of stratification as well.
A) living standards and class position at birth
B) talent and popularity
C) power and prestige
D) gender and race

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Weber believed that power and prestige were critical components of stratification in addition to economic wealth, and that they could be independent of each other. While living standards and class position at birth can impact a person's stratification, talent and popularity are not necessarily considered in Weber's theory. Gender and race are important factors in stratification, but they were not specifically mentioned in the question or in Weber's theory.

Weber Felt That While Marx Was Correct in That Economic