Marxism

• • Macro theory
  • We are split into two classes, the proletariat which is the working class and the bourgeoisie who are the ruling class
  • The bourgeoisie own the means of production which means that they own everything
  • Bourgeoisie oversees everything and exploits the proletariat
  • Marx wanted communism and we are capitalist
  • It is a conflict theory between the bourgeoisie and proletariat
• • Marx wanted a revolution
  • The bourgeoisie had all of the wealth as all of the money went to them
  • The bourgeoisie oppressed the proletariat
  • The ruling class ideology set false but an influential set of ideas to make sure that the working class accepted capitalism and didn't threaten its stability
  • Marxism wanted to remove false consciousness
  • Marxism is against the bourgeoisie and proletariat system
• Marxism is against the bourgeoisie and proletariat system
• Strengths:

  • Get rewarded for the work you do
  • You can see the theory in action everyday


  Weaknesses:

  • Overlooks social divisions such as gender and ethnicity
  • A revolution hasn't occurred in capitalist societies and Marx's' ideas are now outdated
  • Marx saw social class based on economic divisions but not social status
• Is it still relevant?

  It is still relevant because in covid we closed the small businesses and kept the bigger businesses open.