For Which of the Following Reasons Has the Instrumental Marxist

question 25

Multiple Choice

For which of the following reasons has the instrumental Marxist position been criticized?

• A) the base/superstructure metaphor is interpreted too loosely
• B) not all laws implemented by the state are in the immediate interest of the ruling class
• C) the impact of structural reasons for the ruling class's actions may be overemphasized
• D) the ruling class is portrayed as a complex,shifting group

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