Tom Works on the Assembly Line at the Local Ford

question 137

Multiple Choice

Tom works on the assembly line at the local Ford automobile factory. Based on the Marxian framework, Tom would be considered a member of the __________ because he does not own the means of production.

• A)laissez-faire class
• B)lower-tier class
• C)bourgeoisie class
• D)proletariat class

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Definitions:

Suffragist

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Masculine Generics

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Unbiased Shortcuts

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Male Images

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