Social Class (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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How does socialism define social class?
How does socialism define social class?
People with same socioeconomic status
Which two classes does socialism primarily focus on?
Which two classes does socialism primarily focus on?
Working class & capitalist class
How did Marx and Engels view history?
How did Marx and Engels view history?
As a series of class struggles
What did Marx say capitalists extract from workers' labour?
What did Marx say capitalists extract from workers' labour?
Surplus value
What was Marx's ultimate goal for society?
What was Marx's ultimate goal for society?
A classless, stateless society
Who do socialists say the state serves under capitalism?
Who do socialists say the state serves under capitalism?
The ruling class
What transition stage do revolutionary socialists advocate?
What transition stage do revolutionary socialists advocate?
Dictatorship of the proletariat
How do democratic socialists seek to achieve socialism?
How do democratic socialists seek to achieve socialism?
Through reform rather than revolution
What is social democracy's approach to capitalism?
What is social democracy's approach to capitalism?
Humanise it, not abolish it
What is the 'precariat' in contemporary socialist discourse?
What is the 'precariat' in contemporary socialist discourse?
Class with insecurity & precarious work
What criticism is made of socialist class analysis?
What criticism is made of socialist class analysis?
It is overly deterministic
What do socialists advocate to create a more equal society?
What do socialists advocate to create a more equal society?
Redistribution of wealth & power