Marxism

Question 1

Gramsci (Class)

Answer 1

The ideological control of the media and education allows the Bourgeoisie to control the Proletariat and prevent a revolution. This creates False Class Consciousness as people are unaware that they are being exploited.

Question 2

Cox (Ethnicity)

Answer 2

Racism is about exploitation and totally linked to capitalism. Capitalists use race to justify exploitation.

Question 3

Engles (Gender)

Answer 3

Reserve Army of Labour- Within the household women are exploited by men. Capitalism oppresses women, in their role they work unpaid and support men.

Question 4

Political Economy Theory (Age)

Answer 4

Forced dependency. The elderly are marginalised and forced to be dependent to make room for young people who earn more for capitalism.