Marxism Flashcards
What did Engels argue created the family in society?
He argued the family was created as capitalism took over and wealth and property was acquired by men
In order to legitimise the paternity of children and therefore male inheritance
The nuclear family and monogamous marriage were invented
What did Engels argue society was like before capitalism?
HUman societies were classless because property was communally owned
Known as “primitive communism”
No such thing as Family and people lived in “Promiscuous Hordes”
What 3 Functions did Zaretsky say the family performed to benefit capitalism?
Socialisation of children - transmits Ruling class ideological beliefs and keeps the wc in a state of false class consciousness
Stabilisation of adult personality - Creates docile workers as they focus on their home life and consumerism, based on exploitation of women to keep the upkeep of the home
Nuclear family as a unit of consumption - most marketing and advertising is aimed towards the family
