Bourgeoisie VS Proletariat

Bourgeoisie

The class of modern capitalists who own the means of production and hire wage laborers.

Proletariat

The working class who sell their labor for wages and do not own the means of production.

Class struggle

The ongoing conflict between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, where the bourgeoisie exploit the labor of the proletariat for profit.

Means of production

The facilities and resources for producing goods, such as factories and land, owned by the bourgeoisie.

Marxist theory

A socio-economic theory that analyzes class relations and societal conflict, emphasizing the role of class struggle.

Economic changes in Europe

Transformations in societal structure and relationships during the late Middle Ages, influenced by the rise of the bourgeoisie.