Marxism Key Terms Flashcards
1
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The relations of production meaning
A
the relationship between those who own the means of production (the capitalists or bourgeoisie) and those who do not (the workers or the proletariat)
2
Q
Bourgeoisie meaning?
A
Upper class/ Business owners
3
Q
Proletariat meaning?
A
Working class
4
Q
False consciousness meaning?
A
A way of thinking that prevents the perception of the true nature of their social situation
5
Q
Class consciousness meaning?
A
Awareness of one’s place in a system of social class
6
Q
Capitalism meaning?
A
An economic system in which individuals own capital goods privately.
7
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Communism meaning?
A
Social organisation in which all property is owned by the community
