Ethnic Inequality: Marxist Explanations of Ethnic Inequality Flashcards
What do Marxists believe ethnic inequality is caused by?
Capitalism
Which Marxist said racism makes it easier for the bourgeoisie to exploit the proletariat?
Cox
Why must the working class stay divided according to Cox?
So they cannot focus on overthrowing capitalism
What happens to the working class if racism is encouraged?
They become more divided
What did Davis say would need to be done to eradicate racism?
Have a movement towards a socialist society
What would New Right theorists say about capitalism being abolished?
It would be problematic for society
What did Saunders say must be preserved in terms of equality in society?
Equality of opportunity
What is equality of opportunity?
Where everyone in society is given the same chances to improve their position in society
What is equality of outcome?
Where everyone gets the same rewards no matter how much effort they have put in
Why does Saunders argue equality of outcome would be wrong?
People who work harder should get larger rewards for doing so
What would Marxists say is present in the Workplace that creates ethnic inequality?
The reserve army of labour
Which Marxists said the reserve army of labor is mostly made up of immigrants?
Castles and Kosack
What is the reserve army of labor?
The group of people that the bourgeoisie can bring in to work if other workers go on strike
What will the reserve army of labor accept lower of to work?
Accept lower wages to work
According to Castles and Kosack, why do the bourgeoisie encourage immigrant workers to work in their companies?
Because they will work for lower wages
What would Murray say about people being unemployed in society?
They are unemployed as a choice
What will the bourgeoisie be able to make more of if immigrant workers work for lower wages?
More profit
What would New Right sociologists argue about this explanation of unemployed people?
It is too sympathetic
What class does Murray say has developed in society?
Underclass
According to Murray, what culture has developed around the welfare state?
Dependency culture
What do the underclass do for an income?
They take benefits
For what reason does Murray say unemployed people will not look for work?
They are too lazy to look for work
