Marxism Vocab

Question 1

Hidden curriculum

Answer 1

Refers to the unwritten rules, values and normative behaviour patterns students have to conform to and learn in school.

Question 2

Ideological state apparatus

Answer 2

Institutions such as: education, the churches, family, media, trade unions , that spread bourgeoisie ideology and ensure that the proletariat is in a state of false consciousness.

Question 3

Conflict theory

Answer 3

Means that there is inequality between classes and social division.

Question 4

Cultural capital

Answer 4

The skills, knowledge and attitudes associated with the dominant culture , e.g. the established middle class.

Question 5

Ideology

Answer 5

A system of ideas, especially forms the basis of economic or political theory, or relates to social structure.

Question 6

Capitalism

Answer 6

An economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.

Question 7

Habitus

Answer 7

It is the way that individuals perceive the social world around them and react to it.

Question 8

False consciousness

Answer 8

A way of thinking that prevents a person from perceiving the true nature of their social or economic situation.

Question 9

Proletariat

Answer 9

Regarded collectively as the working class, who are exploited by the bourgeoisie.

Question 10

Bourgeoisie

Answer 10

The capitalist class who own most of society’s wealth and means of production.