marxist theory of class inequality

Question 1

MARX

Answer 1

. economy = base (infrastructure) of society - agents of socialisation = superstructure
. institutions of superstructure reflect ruling class ideology to control masses
. sees society as fundamentally exploitative + oppressive
. false class consciousness

Question 2

MILIBAND

Answer 2

. media is owned and ruled by the ruling class - reflecting capitalist ideologies
. promotes meritocracy
. uses entertainment to distract from the problems of the class system
. false class consciousness