Marxism and the Family Flashcards
(9 cards)
which sociologist talks about “inheritance of private property” ?
Engles
what is “inheritance of private property” ?
any child born is the legitimate heir to their fathers estate
why is the “inheritance of private property” associated with the nuclear family?
because the nuclear family is monogamous
what are Zaretsky’s 3 concepts for the role of the family?
family as a “safe-haven”
reproduction of labour force
unit of consumption
what is “safe haven” ?
the family providing workers who are unhappy at work in the capitalist system with support so that they can feel better
who talks about the “ideological conditioning device”
Cooper
which sociologist talks about “ideological state aparatus” ?
Althusser
what is the “ideological conditioning device”?
parents teach kids to obey and accept their position in society, preparing them for capitalism
what is the “ideological state aparatus” ?
the family transmits values that benefit the ruling class later resulting in false class consciousness
