Marxism & Family Flashcards
1
Q
What does Engels argue?
A
The family keeps wealth within the bourgeoise through inheritance
2
Q
What does Zaretsky argue?
A
The family is where the proletariat have power and control. The working man is the king of his own castle when he gets home, which relieves the frustration of their oppression and helps them to accept it.
3
Q
How what is the benefit of the housewife to capitalism?
A
The housewife means that workers are cared for and healthy which makes them more productive.
4
Q
How does the family unit benefit capitalism?
A
The family is a unit of consumption, buying the goods produced by capitalist society eg. cars
