Marxist view of the family Flashcards
what is the main belief of marxism
society is based off of conflict between the two classes to upkeep capitalism
what is the difference between the middle class and the working classs
Middle class- own the means of production
working class- exploited for profit
Nuclear family is the most socially accepted family, why do marxists believe this
The nuclear family is the most dominant as it is a tool used by capitalism
which sociologist created the inheritance of property theory
Engels
what is the inheritance of property theory
the nuclear family is isolated, therefore men can confirm their offspring, and ensure their wealth remains in their family through private inheritance.
Inheritance of property- Give one example of inheritance
When dad dies, son inherits the house.
Unit of Consumption- what are real needs and what are false needs.
Real needs- things we need; shelter, food
false needs- things the capitalist system say wee need; branded clothes, games, sweets.
How is the family a unit of consumption
The family buy false needs and give profit to the bourgeoisie.
What sociologist created the unit of consumption theory
Zaretsky
What do Marxist believe about family primary socialisation
family socialise the next generation with the ideological state apparatus and maintain capitalism by each generation accepting social heirarchy/
what sociologist created the marxist theory of primary socialisation
Althusser.
why are marxists criticised for ignoring family diversity.
They only focus on the nuclear family.
why do feminists say the marxist belief is deterministic
They only focus on capitalist oppression not patriarchy.
how can parents reinforce the idea of capitalist heirarchy
Through parental power, always someone in charge.
