Marxist- Role of Ed

Question 1

Marx

Answer 1

Primitive communism
-Societal wealth increased, a factors of production evolved so too did the family
-Development of private property and an emerging class of men brought the monogomal patriarchal nuclear family
-Maintains class and capital within the family

Question 2

Zaretsky

Answer 2

Ideological functions
-Offers ‘haven’ from harsh reality of capitalism through the cushioning effect
-Illusion of private sphere
-Acts as an ISA, promoting capitalism

Unit of consumption
-Media gives children pester power
-Keeping up with the Jones’

1976

Question 3

Engels

Answer 3

Promiscuous Horde
-Classless, primitive communism
-Industrialisation created capitalism, a sytem of private ownership
-Bourgeosie didnt want anyone else to benefit from their investment
-monogomous nuclear family created to ensure wealth is maintained, domestic servitude of women

UK + US fast growing economies and fastest improvments in gender equality