sociology

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Created on: 09-06-21 16:19

Capitalism

an economic system whereby rewards are given because of success in a meritocratic society (people achieve and usually gain a higher position in the social hierarchy due to hard work). There is emphasis on individualism, as opposed to Communism which focus

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False consciousness

a lack of awareness among people of their real interests. They believe that the way in which society is organized is fair. Karl Marx says that the working class have or experience this.

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Class Consciousness

an awareness among members of a social class of their true interests

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Dual consciousness

the idea that the working class realise both their own position in society, as well as that of the ruling class

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Means of production

resources required for the production of society's goods, such as land or machinery

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Superstructure

all institutions within society, excluding the economy

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Alienation

Capitalist system means workers lose control over their work

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a lack of awareness among people of their real interests. They believe that the way in which society is organized is fair. Karl Marx says that the working class have or experience this.

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False consciousness

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an awareness among members of a social class of their true interests

Back

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the idea that the working class realise both their own position in society, as well as that of the ruling class

Back

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resources required for the production of society's goods, such as land or machinery

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