Marxism Flashcards
Is Marxism a conflict theory or consensus
Conflict theory
How does Marxist see society as
Class divisions and exploitation
Which two classes are there
Bourgeoisie
Proletariat
What does bourgeoisie mean
The ruling class
Capitalists
What does proletariat mean
The working class
What does the bourgeoisie own
Means of production
Give examples of the means of production
Factories
Land
How does the bourgeoisie make money
By exploiting the labour of the working class which is the proletariat
What does the upper class do
Make decisions
What does the difference in class create
Class conflict
What does the class conflict threaten
The stability of capitalism
May result in revolution
What role does social institutions play
Plays and ideological role by exploiting the workers
What do Marxists believe is the function of education
To reproduce the inequalities of the capitalist economic system
What does ideology mean
A set of ideas and values
What is a ideological state apparatus
A tool which is used to brainwash people
