Marxism

Question 1

What is marxism?

Answer 1

conflict theory that talks about the conflict between classes/ the proletariat and the bourgeoisie

ruling class exploits the labour of the subject class

Question 2

what did Marx say?

Answer 2

members of the subject class are alienated from the product of their labour

society will become increasingly polarised until the proletariat rise up and start a revolution

Question 3

What did Gramsci say?

Answer 3

Hegemony - the ruling class were able to dominate the subject class through passing on hegemonic ideas in the institutions they control

Gramsci argued that some people in the subject class are aware of the inequality - duel consciousness

Question 4

What did Louise Althusser say?

Answer 4

The ruling class are outnumbered by the subject class so implement structures to maintain dominance

Ideological State Apparatus

Repressive state apparatus

Question 5

criticism of marxism

Answer 5

Webber - revolution never happened instead the MC expanded

Elliot - people are not ‘cultural dopes’ they are aware of the exploitation