Marxism Revision Flashcards
Conflict Theory
the idea that conflict between competing interests is the basic, animating force of social change and society in general
Capitalism
An economic system based on private ownership of capital
class
a of people who have a similar level of wealth and income
Bourgeoisie
Social class that come to own the means of production
Proletariat
working class
Habitus
The way that individuals perceive the social world around them and how they react to it.
cultural capital
social assets that include values, beliefs, attitudes, and competencies in language and culture
Ideology
The lens through which a person views the world
False consciousness
A particular state of mind that prevents a person from recognising the injustice of their current situation
Ideological state apparatus
A term developed by the Marxist theorist louis Althusser to denote institutions such as education.
Hidden curriculum
A side effect schooling which are learned but not taught openly
Conformity
A type of social influence involving a change in beliefs or behaviour in order to fit in with a group
