Marxism and the Family

Marxism and the Family!

• Sees the family as part of the framework that supports capitalism. 
• Argues the nuclear family is teaching its members to submit to the capitalist class, also known as the bourgeoisie or ruling class.

How does the family support capitalism?

• Reproduces and socialises the next generation of workers to accept the inequalities of capitalist society. 
• Reproduces labour power. 
• Consumes the products of capitalism. 
• Provides emotional relief/support for the workers so they can cope with the harsh realities of capitalism and don't overthrow the ruling class.

Engels

• Believed the bourgeoisie monogamous nuclear family developed to solve the problem…