introduction: marxism key terms

ascribed status

involuntary place in society based on birth

alienation

someone feeling low degree of integration or common vlaues and high degree of isoloation from other groups within society

bourgeoisie

owners of businesses, dominant class in society 

capitalism

economic system associated with modern societies based on private ownership of businesses 

false class consciousness

being unaware of our true identity as exploited workers 

marxism

sociological perspective based on Karl Marx’s writings. Society= unequal and unfair

means of production

land, labour, machines, science ect required to produce goods

meritocratic

success in society/life determined by ability and effort

oppositional subcultures 

social groups whose value systems and behaviour challenge dominant capitialist system

proleteriat

working class