MARXISM

Question 1

What idea does Marxism bass itself upon

Answer 1

The idea that capitalist society remains because of an ongoing conflict between the bourgeoise and the proletariat

Question 2

Describe the relationship between the bourgeoise and the proletariat

Answer 2

The proletariat sell their labour to the bourgeoise for money. The bourgeoise own the infrastructure of society and maximise profits by exploiting the proletariat.

Question 3

How did the bourgeoisie able to pass on the capitalist ideology to the proletariat?

Answer 3

Due to their wealth and power they own all institutions (school and the media) which are focal socialising agents.

Question 4

What is Karl Marx’s prediction of society?

Answer 4

Soon the proletariat will realise they are being exploited and will revolt and overthrow capitalism.

Question 5

Explain grasci’s concept of hegemony

Answer 5

Hegemony is a subtle form of control whereby power and wealth of those is justified by institutions by the media. Thai legitimises class inequalities and essentially leads to brainwashing the proletariat

Question 6

Give two advantages and two disadvantages of the Marxist approach to understanding society

Answer 6

Explains inequality in society
Recognises the important of the economy and how it can influence the whole of

Feminists claim marxism ignores gender
Social action theorists ignores the influence of an individual on society