Family and Capitalism

Flashcards relating to the role of family in supporting capitalist structures through ideological and economic means.

Official Statistics

Data collected by government agencies that provide insights into societal trends and issues.

Ideological State Apparatus

Concept introduced by Althusser referring to institutions (like family) that propagate ruling class ideologies.

Socialisation

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values and norms of their society.

Economic Control

The family's role in ensuring that individuals grow up to be conformist workers in a capitalist system.

Primary Socialisation

The early phase of socialisation where children learn the norms and values of their society, typically within the family.

Sanctions

Rewards or punishments imposed by parents to ensure conformity to social norms within the family.

Capitalist Society

A social system characterized by private property and free markets where goods and services are exchanged.

Ruling Class Ideology

Set of beliefs and values that support the interests of the ruling class, often disseminated through institutions like the family.

Passive Acceptance

The tendency to accept rules and norms without question, often encouraged through socialisation in the family.

Conformist Workers

Individuals who adhere to societal norms and regulations without rebellion, often conditioned by familial and social structures.