Marxism Flashcards
1
Q
What two classes are central to Marxist theory?
A
Proletariat (labour providers) and bourgeoisie (owners of capital).
2
Q
How does the bourgeoisie maintain power, according to Marx?
A
Through “ruling class ideology,” promoting the idea that society is meritocratic.
3
Q
What did Marx believe would eventually happen between the classes?
A
The proletariat would overthrow the bourgeoisie, leading to a classless society.
4
Q
How does sport fit into Marxist theory?
A
Sport is seen as a controlled, profit-driven structure that distracts from real-world problems.
5
Q
Who represents the proletariat and bourgeoisie in sports?
A
Players (proletariat) and chairmen/board members (bourgeoisie).
6
Q
What is a key weakness of Marxist theory?
A
It assumes all social life is economically determined.
