Sociology 2228A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Marxist Sociology, Petite Bourgeoisie, Labour Power
30 Jan 2020
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Bourgeoisie the class that owns the means of production; the ruling class. Class-based exploitation occurs when the bourgeoisie appropriate the labour effort of the proletariat to create their own material advantage. Domination a power relationship in which regular patterns of inequality are established whereby the subordinate group accepts that position in a sustained arrangement, obeying the commands of the dominant group. Exploitation at the heart of marxist sociology - refers to the situation under capitalism in which the bourgeoisie take advantage of the proletariat. Labour power marx argues that this is the capacity to work. The only real power that the proletariat has under capitalism is the power to choose whether to work. Parties voluntary associations, such as political parties or lobbying groups, that organize for the pursuit of collective interest. Petite bourgeoisie in marxist sociology, those who own the products of their labour and who do not exploit the labour power of others.
