Marxism Flashcards
1
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Historical materialism
A
Humans have basic needs- shelter, food, clothing
2
Q
The superstructure
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Superstructure- maintains and legitimises capitalism
Base- through norms and values
3
Q
Divisions
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Bourgeoisie- class of owners
Proletariat- class of labourers
4
Q
Class consciousness
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Working class are unaware of their exploitation
5
Q
Alienation
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Alienation = loss of control over our labour
Marc believes that alienation will end and a revolution will happen
Religion is a form of alienation
6
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Weaknesses
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Two class model is too simplistic
Other divisions are important
The revolution hasn’t happened
