Sociology 410/510 - Spring 2003

Vocabulary Study Guide #2


Marx on Classes/ Class Conflict

As you read selections from Tucker's Reader, look for and define the following key words.  Consult with the Oxford Dictionary of Sociology and other references as necessary for additional background and information.

ancient society

bourgeois society

bourgeoisie

capitalist class

class

class for itself

class interests

class rule

class struggle(s)

competition

contradiction

cooperation

division of labor

feudal society

free laborer

freemen

instruments of production

middle class

mode of production

productive forces

proletariat

revolution

serf

slave

slave owner

slavery

social relation(s) of production

wage labor

working class


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