Marxism Flashcards
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what type of theory is marxism?
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macro, structural, conflict
2
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what does it mean that marxism is a structural theory?
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its based on the model that society has a direct influence on individuals
3
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what does Marx argue society is based on?
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a two tier model
4
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describe Marxs’ two tier model of society
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- an economic base = capitalism
- the superstructure = the institutions that make up society
5
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what sociologist came up with a two tiered model of society?
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Marx
6
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how does Marx explain his two tier model?
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- the economic base has a direct impact on the superstructure
- = institutions work to serve capitalism and RC
7
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how does the education system work to serve capitalism?
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- it prepares workers to ‘know their place’
- and allocates individuals in to roles that help serve the capital system
- whilst reinforcing false class conciousness
8
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how does the education system prepare workers to know their place?
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through the correspondence principle
9
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how does capitalism generate inequality?
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because the bourgeoisie own the means of production so they can employ those who dont (the proletariat)
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