Marxist theories on the family Flashcards
What kind of view does Marxists have on the family and why?
Negative because it’s a part of the superstructure , the family is a major tool of social control used to serve the interests of the ruling class.
Role of the family : false haven or sanctuary
Zaretsky: The family helps its members manage the resentment they feel against capitalism that exploits them by offering them a way to de-stress after a long day at work. Therefore, the family appears to be a heaven, but the love we receive is an illusion that only benefits the ruling class. It also means that workers are less likely to resign as they have a family to support.
criticism of zaretsky
He ignores the benefits of stable family life
Socialisation and ideological state apparatus
Althusser: children are socialised into the idea that inequality is inevitable as the family passes on the ideology of the r/c to future generations who then accept the system is fair. This prepares them for a working life where they will accept the orders of the capitalist employer. This maintains FCC
criticism of aluthesser
deterministic
