everything that goes into production of necessities of life
means of production
raw materials/machinery that people use in production
relation of production
relations between people as they engage in production
2 main social classes are
BOURGEOISIE- smaller, powerful class who exploit the proletariat
2 types of social classes
PROLETARIAT- working class, larger, less powerful group
scapegoat
all the frustration that should be centred towards the gov, directed onto individuals
criticisms of marxism
ignored other divisions within society like gender. Marx believed social class was based on economic divisions (how much money you have) but some say its about status
