Marxism

Question 1

Karl Marx

Answer 1

Marx describes western societies as being dominated by the Bourgeoisie and capitalism. They employ the working class in a way that makes the high class richer and this basis is reinforced by structures of society like family

Question 2

Friedrich Engels

Answer 2

Engles suggested that marriage began with early capitalism. As farming became successful enough to produce a surplus, men wanted to pass their accumulated property down to their children

Question 3

Eli Zaretsky

Answer 3

Zaretsky viewed the family and the world of paid work as connected spheres, disagreeing with radical feminists who blame the patriarchy and not capitalism for women’s oppression

Question 4

Margaret benson

Answer 4

Benston demonstrated how a women’s domestic labour supports capitalism, she keeps the male breadwinner fed and clothed and relaxed enough to return to his gruelling job the next day

Question 5

Fran Ansley

Answer 5

Ansley suggested that housewives act as a sponge to soak up men’s frustration about their work, which they are unable to express there for fear of dismissal

Question 6

Diane Feeley

Answer 6

Feeley suggested that the father-dominated family conditions children to accept authority, preparing them for the oppressive capitalist workplace