Social class inequalites Flashcards
Whats relative poverty?
Poor in relation to those around you
What does Marx say about global inequalities?
Society is split into economic base and superstructure
He claimed that the infrastructure shapes the superstructure
Bourgeoisie own the means of production
What concept does Marx use to explain the passing on of beliefs?
Ruling class ideologies
What does Marx use polarisation to explain?
The gap between the classes are getting further apart
What concept does Newo-marxist Gramsci use?
Hegemony
What does he use hegemony to explain?
Ruling class rule through persuasion, false class consciousness
What does Neo-marxist Wright say?
Contradictory class position
What does Neo-marxist Braverman say?
Proletarianisation
What does feminist Feeley say?
The family teaches children to submit to a form of parental control which is patriarchal
Family is pre conditioned to accept their place in hierarchy
What does feminist Benston say?
A good wife keeps her husband in running order and cares for him
What does feminist Ansley say?
Women are a safety valve and the takers of shit
What does feminist Beechey say?
Women are a reserve army of labour
