Marxism

What theory is Marxism?

Structural

What do Marxists criticize?

The capitalist system

What perspective is Marxism?

Conflict

What do Marxists believe?

That the economy is the driving force in a capitalist society

Is infrastructure or superstructure seen as the base of society?

Infrastructure

What comes under the infrastructure/ economic base?

Means and relations of production

What did Marx believe the bourgeoisie do to the proletariat?

Exploit them and pay them as little as possible to ensure profits are made

What was Marx’s solution?

For proletariat to protest their frustration

Who founded Marxism?

Karl Marx

What is Marxism?

Analytical view of society through class struggle

What society did Marx foresee?

A communist society