Gender Inequalities : Marxism

Question 1

What does Engels argue about a class-based society?

Answer 1

Argues that the rise of a class-based society through capitalism brought rising inequality

Question 2

What does Engels say about the rise in male dominance?

Answer 2

Argues men gained dominance over women as they passed on private property in the form of inheritance from one generation to another

Question 3

What do Marxist Feminists say about the role of women?

Answer 3

Argue that the role of women benefit capitalism through unpaid domestic labor and as reserve labor force

Question 4

What is Marxism criticized for over-emphasizing?

Answer 4

The impact of class and economic factors upon gender

Question 5

what is Marxism belief accused of creating?

Answer 5

A conspiracy theory that suggest the bourgeoisie work together to create and enforce dominant ideas