Marxism theory Flashcards
In what way does marxism criticise the way modern capitalist societies are organised ?
Instead of producing value consensus and social order, instead it causes deep rooted conflict
What are the 2 parts marxists divide society into ?
The infrastructure
The Superstructure
What is the infrastructure ?
The economic system, that is the main cause of inequality
What is the Superstructure ?
All other social institutions other than the economy
What are the 7 marxist points ?
Historical materialism
Class society and exploitation
Capitalism
Class consciousness
Ideology
Alienation
The, state, revolution and communism
How do functionalists generally criticise marxism ?
They note how Marxists only focus on the negative aspects of society and class inequality
How does Weber criticise marxism ?
He claims how Marx over-exaggerates the importance of social class & fails to acknowledge other types of inequality
How do Feminists criticise marxism ?
They criticise the way marxists discount gender equality
Why is Marx base superstructure model criticised ?
Because it is seen to be Economically deterministic
What is economic determinism ?
The view that economic factors are the sole cause of everything in society , including social change
What are the 2 ways in which Gramsci sees the ruling class maintaining its dominance over society ?
Coercion
Consent
Why can the Hegemony of the ruling class never be complete ?
Because the ruling class are a minority and the proletariat have a dual consciousness
What are the political and ideological functions Althusser argues the state performs ?
The repressive state apparatus
The ideological state apparatus
