Marx Pointed Out That When Workers Are Separated from Ownership

question 2

Multiple Choice

Marx pointed out that when workers are separated from ownership of the means of production and are exploited by capitalists who only prioritize maximizing profits, they experience

• A) social cohesion.
• B) conflict theory.
• C) alienation from work.
• D) collective conscience.

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Definitions:

Sweatshop Labor

Work done in very poor conditions for low pay, often in factories that make fast fashion, electronics, and other consumer goods.

Pauper Labor Fallacy

The incorrect belief that importing goods from countries with lower wage levels harms the economy of the importing country.

Opportunity Cost

Giving up the chance for gain from multiple possibilities by choosing a specific alternative.

Wheat

A type of cereal grain that is grown worldwide and is a staple food in many regions, used to make products like bread, pasta, and flour.