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Explain Karl Marx's 'Class Theory'.

Answer 1

In Marxism, Marxian class theory asserts that an individual’s position within a class hierarchy is determined by his or her role in the production process, and argues that political and ideological consciousness is determined by class position.[1] A class is those who share common economic interests, are conscious of those interests, and engage in collective action which advances those interests.[2] Within Marxian class theory, the structure of the production process forms the basis of class construction.

To Marx, a class is a group with intrinsic tendencies and interests that differ from those of other groups within society, the basis of a fundamental antagonism between such groups. For example, it is in the laborer's best interest to maximize wages and benefits and in the capitalist's best interest to maximize profit at the expense of such, leading to a contradiction within the capitalist system, even if the laborers and capitalists themselves are unaware of the clash of interests.

Marxian class theory has been open to a range of alternate positions, most notably from scholars such as E. P. Thompson and Mario Tronti. Both Thompson and Tronti suggest class consciousness within the production process precedes the formation of productive relationships. In this sense, Marxian class theory often relates to discussion over pre-existing class struggles

Answer 2

Answer: According to karl marx , history is about the human relationships that have formed due to their primary needs, ownership , and the ways through which those needs are fulfilled . the availability to the different class of the society to fulfill these needs is not equally distributed .this created inequality among the people leading to struggle between different classes . thus, karl marx in his book 'Das Kapital' explains about the class that holds power to economically exploit other classes and their struggle

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