Marxist perspecitve: Key terms (4)

Question 1

Ruling class ideology:

Answer 1

A system of ideas which justifies the position of the ruling class.

Question 2

False class consciousness:

Answer 2

• A false picture of society which disguises the exploitation of the subject class.

Question 3

Ideological State Apparatuses:

Answer 3

• Institutions including the edu. system, which transmit ruling class ideology.

Question 4

Repressive State Apparatus:

Answer 4

• Institutions, such as army + police which kept the subject class in place.

Question 5

Hidden Curriculum:

Answer 5

• A curriculum apart from the subjects taught that is hidden from teachers + students.

Question 6

Correspondence theory:

Answer 6

• A theory that states that there is a similarity between two things.

Question 7

Alienation:

Answer 7

• Cut off from, unable to find satisfaction from.

Question 8

Sites of ideological struggle:

Answer 8

• Places where there are conflicts based on different beliefs + values.