As you are already aware, The Communist Manifesto reflects an attempt to explain the goals of communism, as well as the theory underlying this movement. Both Engels and Marx argue that class struggles are the motivations for all historical developments - mostly between the "proletariat" and the "bourgeois". Who comprises these classes and why have they, according to the authors, created such class conflict? Post your response in the discussion forum, and check back to see what some of your classmates have written. Feel free to leave comments on the posts of your classmates.
Discussion: Marx and Communism
People compromise these classes in the way that they can be unpredictable and change their mind.
The defining characteristic of each class hinges on the bourgeoisie’s ownership of the means of production, and the proletariat’s necessity to work for their livelihood. Marx anticipated a class struggle based on the conflicting desires of these classes: the bourgeoise’s desire for increased profit and the proletariat’s desire for fair pay and favourable working conditions.
What is interesting now is the ease with which “the proletariat” can now invest in share markets. Furthermore, many companies not only encourage but also assist employees to buy shares in the company itself. This strategy aims to align the interests of shareholders, ho are the owners, with those of employees.
Undoubtedly, these are developments that Marx could not have anticipated.
What is interesting now is the ease with which “the proletariat” can now invest in share markets. Furthermore, many companies not only encourage but also assist employees to buy shares in the company itself. This strategy aims to align the interests of shareholders, ho are the owners, with those of employees.
Undoubtedly, these are developments that Marx could not have anticipated.