I would have to say that the order model's conception of social class is a much more fair summation of our economic state than the conflict model. While they both agree that occupation is the main focus in determining classes, the conflict model focuses more on the people in the occupations and their cultures. I think the conflict theory unfairly singles out different groups of people instead of using the wide scope that the order model uses.

While the conflict model offers a more specific description of the different classes, I find the order model to be more insightful and precise. I think the conflict model puts more emphasis on power than on income and education. I do however believe that both models should factor in "birth rights" more. That is, the kind of class you were born into, in relation to the class you're categorized into as an adult.

According to the order model, my family would be in the lower-middle class. The members of this class are "white collar workers" in jobs such as secretaries, clerks, salespeople, etc. But according to the conflict model, my family would be in the working class. The members of this class are the workers in factories, restaurants, offices, and stores.