SOC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Bourgeoisie, Class Conflict, False Consciousness
19 Dec 2020
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When talking about relations of production, marx is referring to classes. Control of mode of production allows one class to dominate the other, usurp their labor. Historical transformation: for marx, history of social change is all about how productive technologies and class conflict interact to drive change. Marx"s position on capitalism exemplifies dialectical contradictions. Love: marx was amazed by capitalism"s productivity and recognized that it was less coercive and exploitative than previous two modes of production. Hate: marx believed that capitalism was extremely alienating and exploitative. Social thinkers have long debated whether humans have a nature and, if so, what it is. Marx: sees two elements of our nature (1) we are shaped by our social environments. Common view of sociologists (2) we knowingly control our labour. Other animals: have instincts causing them to act in ways to get the. Humans: are conscious of and control our labor necessities of life. Under capitalism, workers lose control of their labor.
