marxism

capitalism

economic structure in society that encourages private ownership and has a sole motive of profitability

what type of theory is marxism

conflict theory

why is marxism a conflict theory

looks into the conflict between society as a result of capitalism

what does marxism focus on

the differences between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat as a result of capitalism

who were the main thinkers in marxism

karl marx, antonio gramisci

class conflict

the idea that the ruling class (the bourgeoisie) would be in conflict with the subordinate class (the proletariat) due to the ruling class owning all of the means of production and the proletariat being frustrated

what is the only way to combat capitalism according to marxists

a great revolution where the proletariat collectively come together and go against the bourgeoisie

hegemony

leadership or dominance over a group

according to antonio gramisci, how did the ruling class maintain dominance

hegemony and passing down political and moral beliefs through institutions such as schools and media to justify the ruling class dominance, was all through ideology rather than coercion which allows the mindset to be normalised

ideological state apparatus

institutions spread ideology through society in order to place proletariat in a false class consciousness and conform to bourgeoisie ideology

repressive state apparatus

system that prevents the proletariat from rebelling such as the police, army etc

what did weber say about the ‘capitalist revolution‘

the revolution never and will never occur but rather the middle class has expanded

right wing

favouring traditional social ideology and encouraging private ownership, usually one dictator leader and minimal democracy and welfare

left wing

political system that advocates for social and economic equality through welfare, collectivism and democracy, usually socialist ideas

conservatism

favouring the middle class, supports individualism, traditional gender roles and law and order enforced,