marxist Flashcards
what is conflict?
disagreement on how to treat people. is bad
hierarchy?
how society is split up. is unfair
coercion?
controlling/encouraging/forcing someone to do something. exists and is bad
[…] of opportunity?
inequality of opportunity. unfair.
inequality of outcome?
unfair/not needed for society
capitalism?
where people earn money for themselves. is bad and only works for wealthy top class.
communism?
where people share ownership and wealth. good so everyone can get equal chances and outcome.
meritocracy?
doesn’t exist ( myth of meritocracy ). is a lie the top class says to stop challenging unfairness
the other name for the upper class?
the bourgeosie
oppression?
being controlled or held back. exists and is bad. many hardworking people are mistreated. upper class stay in charge
false class consciousness?
when the lower groups/proletariat don’t recognise they’re being opressed
what’s ascribed status?
being given your position at birth, not being able to change it easily. exists and is bad