CONCLUSION In conclusion, there are several different sociological theories which have attempted to explain social class stratification and specifically, social mobility. Marxism, for example, emphasises….. And argues that mobility…. One the other hand, Functionalism argues that social class stratification…… and that mobility ….. A third theory which offers yet another view of social class stratification and mobility is Weberianism. Max Weber argued that social class stratification…………………….and that social mobility …………………………….. One additional study which explored the aspect of mobility was …………………… (date?) This study found……………………………… The strength of this study is that…………………………. However, the study can be criticised because………………………………. Sociological theories have shown social class stratification exists and that mobility is possible between these classes in Britain. Evidence suggests a changing level of absolute and relative mobility is possible over the years due to different levels of social closure. Sociology will continue to carry out research studies to attempt to explain the changing patterns of class stratification and social mobility/ social closure in modern Britain.