DISS Marxism

What is the central conflict identified by Marxism?

• left vs. right

• rich vs. poor

• white vs. black

• nations vs. other nations

What was the goal of communism, according to Marx?

• the oppression of the working class

• a more equal and fair society

• making everybody rich

• making everybody poor

What is the basis of Capitalism?

• welfare programs

• a democratically elected leadership

• high taxes

• private ownership of the means of production

A socio-economic system based especially on private ownership of the means of production and the exploitation of the labor force is ...

• communism

• capitalism

• materialism

• orientalism

The workers belong to ...

• bourgeoisie

• proletariat

Upper class belongs to ...

• bourgeoisie

• proletariat

What does proletariat refer to?

• Business owners
• Landowners
• Working class
• Peasants

What is the meaning of bourgeoisie?

• Working class
• Ruling class
• Middle class
• Oppressed class

What is the concept of alienation in Marxism?

• Feeling foreign to one's labor
• Social division
• Class struggle
• False consciousness

What are the features of a communist society?

• Private ownership of means
• Class-based society
• Stateless and classless society
• Economic competition