Marxism Theory & Methods
- Created by: mizpehsardar
- Created on: 04-10-19 18:48
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- Marxism
- Marx
- conflict theory economy is the driving force of society and determines social institutions
- economic base/ infrastructure underpins/ determines society
- superstructure e.g. social institutions
- dominant ideology of bourgeoisie reflected through social institutions creates false consciousness
- revolution & communism can lead to developing class consciousness
- strengths
- recognises economic changes can influence social institutions
- sees the importance of social structure
- weaknesses
- overemphasis on conflict functionalists see society as harmonious with collective sentiments
- predictions haven't come true, wc haven't overthrown mc
- conflict theory economy is the driving force of society and determines social institutions
- Neo Marxism
- Gramsci
- the state maintains power through hegemony dominance of ruling class ideology
- people's ideas have relative autonomy ideas more influential than the economy
- theory of hegemony leans towards social action emphasises ideas bringing revolutionary change
- Althusser
- political level
- economic level
- ideological level
- strengths
- updates Marxist ideas applies it to contemporary society
- weaknesses
- Marx also recognised importance of ideas and meanings
- Gramsci
- Classic Marxism
- Marx thinks capitalism will destroy society as wc have false class consciousness
- hegemony makes wc accept the capitalist system & prevents it being overthrown
- wc want higher wages but at the expense of the mc owners profit
- hegemony makes wc accept the capitalist system & prevents it being overthrown
- Marx thinks capitalism will destroy society as wc have false class consciousness
- Marx
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