Marxism today

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Created on: 02-10-20 19:10

What are the 6 points?

1-CM see society with 2 classes.
2- there is inequality between the classes.
3- CM analyse exploitation as the main focus.
4- Gramsci created the idea of hegemony.
5- Althusser argued base superstructure model is complex.
6- MF see women as the victims

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P- classical marxists see society as divided by two classes.
E- Karl Marx bourgeoisie and proletariat.
H- embourgeoisement.

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P- there is inequalities between classes.
E- working pupils do worse because of material and cultural deprivation. They are also more likely to be labelled.
H- ignores other inequalities such as sexuality.

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P- exploitation is main focus of classical marxists.
E- Marx bourgeoisie take advantage of proletariat who sell labour.
H- increase in workers rights e.g. trade unions.

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P- Gramsci created the idea of hegemony.
E- this includes coercion and consent- we need a counter hegemonic bloc.
H- Althusser- hegemony can only be overthrown through state of crisis.

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P- Althusser base superstructure model is complex.
E- Marx explained superstructure as one way causality.
H- postmodernists- no base superstructure today.

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P- Marxist feminists see women as the victims of capitalism.
E- Fran Ansley "takers of ****".
H- liberal feminists- women have entered work and have rights.

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