Class- done :)

Question 1

What is meant by class?

Answer 1

A system of ordering society whereby people are divided into sets based on perceived social or economic status.

Question 2

Whilst there is some disagreement over…

Answer 2

… the solution to inequalities caused by class and class identification.

Question 3

Main argument of the class essay?

It is a stronger argument to suggest…

Answer 3

Socialists agree to a large extent on the principal of class.

Question 4

Two main points of the class essay?

Answer 4

1. Agree social class plays a large role in society + molding of human nature
2. Socialists want to improve the condition of the lower classes- creating a more equal society.

Question 5

Two main counterpoints of the class essay?

Answer 5

1. Disagree on how to rectify the negative reprecautions that class has had on society.
2. Disagree on the extent of the problem caused by a class divide.

Question 6

Which socialists agree that class plays a large role in society and molding human nature?

Answer 6

Marx+ Luxemburg- class is fundamental and can mean workers do not have acess to fruits of labour.+ therefore limits influence
-Webb and Crosland- Class essential- agrees with Marx that class can determine wealth and influence
-Giddens- class plays an important role in society.

cause of divisions and barrier to being a collective

Question 7

Which socialists disagree on how to rectify the negative precautions that class has had on society?

Answer 7

-Marx +Luxemburg- class conflict- revolution to remoce state that has an actively oppressive relationship- reject a class based society all together- communist manifesto
-Crosland+ Webb- a revolution is ‘messy’ prefer evolution + ballot box socialism, nationalisation and collectivisaition. Benefit from a socialist government.

Question 8

Which socialists agree on wanting to improve the conditions of the lower classes- creating a more equal society?

Answer 8

Crosland ‘we all have equal worth reardless of our social background
Marx, Luxemburg, Webb- ‘we are all equal in the state of nature’

This can include equality of opp or outcome different method but..

Question 9

Which socialists disagree on the extent of the problem caused by a class divide?

Answer 9

-Giddens-social investment in infastructure and education to improve equality of opportunity rather than focusing on class divisions. People do not identify by class but by social group- social inclusion more important. own interests+talent.
Marx- false-class consciousness- state using religion, enfranchisment and parliament- any ideas a ‘democratic swindle’ because they are controlled by Bourgosieie.- stuck at the bottom.

Crosland- CLASS IS MORE COMPLEX.