Class struggle
Definition
Class struggle refers to the conflict between different social classes in society, particularly between the working class (proletariat) and owning class (bourgeoisie), over resources, wealth distribution, and power.
Analogy
Picture a game of tug-of-war where two teams are pulling on opposite ends of a rope. One team represents the working class while the other represents the owning class. The struggle arises from their opposing interests in gaining control over limited resources.
Related terms
Dictatorship of the proletariat: This term describes a temporary period after a socialist revolution where political power is held by the working class to suppress bourgeois influence.
Social inequality: Social inequality refers to disparities in wealth, income, opportunities, or privileges among individuals or groups within a society.
Exploitation: Exploitation occurs when one group benefits unfairly from another group's labor or resources, often resulting in economic and social inequalities.
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