Social Policy - Perspectives on Policy and the Family: Marxism

Question 1

Are Marxists critical or supportive of social policies? Why?

Answer 1

Critical because they benefit the rich and powerful minority

Question 2

Why do inequalities exist in society according to Marxists?

Answer 2

Because the bourgeoisie exploits the labour of the working class to make a profit

Question 3

What are social policies which appear to be making improvements to people’s lives according to Marxists?

Answer 3

They are just ‘smokescreens’ which maintain the status quo by preventing conflict