Class Inequality

Question 1

Marx
Society is divided into?
What ideology is passed to the proletariats?
What is developed amongst the proletariats?
Whalen will a revolution occur?

Answer 1

Society is divided into two structures
Infrastructure- economic base
This shapes the…
Superstructure- institutions of society such as legal, political, education etc

Ruling class ideology is transmitted to the proletariats which reinforces their position

False class consciousness is developed
The relationship between the bourgeoisie and proletariat is based on exploitation and mutual dependence.
A revolution will occur once the proletariats realise they are being exploited.

Question 2

Neo Marxist
Gramsci 
Term?
How are the proletariats persuaded?
What does this allow the ruling class to maintain?

Answer 2

Hegemony
There has not been a revolution as the bourgeoisie have persuaded just enough of the proletariats to side with them through ruling class ideologies. 
Maintains power

Question 3

Bravermann
Term?
Jobs?

Answer 3

Proletarianised
Skill content for some jobs have reduced
Some white collar jobs have lost advantages they previously held such as better salaries compared to manual employees

Question 4

Bourdieu
What two things can influence chances of upward mobility
Sources of capital (4)

Answer 4

Culture and lifestyle can influence the chances of upward mobility 
Sources of social capital 
Social capital 
Economic capital 
Cultural capital
Symbolic capital