Class Inequality- Marxism Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Marxist sociologist which discuss class inequality?
A
Marx who discusses…
- Bourgeoisie and Proletariat
- Polarisation of classes
- False class consciousness
- Alienation
2
Q
What does it mean by the polarisation of classes?
A
The divide between the working class and capitalists would grow wider due to driving wages down, and driving small businesses out of business.
3
Q
How are workers alienated?
A
They have no control over their work, as they are exploited.
4
Q
What is ‘false class consciousness’?
A
- Lack of awareness from the proletariat of their exploitation.
- They must unite and throw it off to create a revolution.
5
Q
How is Marxism criticised?
A
- Communism hasn’t worked in China and Russia
- Ignores classes between working and upper class
- Ignored other disabling factors
