Marxist theory

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what is Marxist theory
Marxists think that all of written human history has been divided by economic classes. They think that the progression of history has been pushed forward by class struggle. Marxism says that it is from this struggle that Capitalism was born
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strengths of Marxist theory
• A strength of Marxism is that this theory analyses power and conflict in society. It explains why there is such an uneven distribution of power and wealth between social classes. • Marxism helps explain conflict and change
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weaknesses of Marxist theory
it is dated and also it has feminist views
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• A strength of Marxism is that this theory analyses power and conflict in society. It explains why there is such an uneven distribution of power and wealth between social classes. • Marxism helps explain conflict and change

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