class-struggle

Definition

Noun: - Class struggle is a noun referring to the conflict of interests between different social classes, especially between the bourgeoisie (the capitalist class) and the proletariat (the working class), as theorized in Marxism. It denotes the ongoing antagonism and competition for economic, political, and social power.

Usage Examples
  • (The idea of conflict between social classes is a key element of Marxism.)
  • (Historians claim that tensions between social classes have influenced major historical changes.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Class struggle" can be used metaphorically to describe any systemic conflict between groups with unequal resources or power.
    • The debate over universal healthcare reflects a modern class struggle between the wealthy and the poor. (This shows a contemporary example of opposing interests based on class.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Class war (noun): a synonym for class struggle, often implying more intense or violent conflict.
    • The term "class war" is sometimes used by critics to describe political rhetoric that pits the rich against the poor.
  • Class warfare (noun): another synonym, emphasizing aggressive actions or policies in the conflict.
    • Tax policies that heavily target the wealthy are often accused of inciting class warfare.
Synonyms
  • Social conflict: broad conflict between groups in a society.
  • Class conflict: a direct synonym for class struggle.
Related Idioms
  • Bourgeoisie vs. proletariat: a phrase referring to the classic Marxist opposition between the owning class and the working class.
    • The novel explores the tension between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat in 19th-century England.
  • Haves and have-nots: a non-Marxist expression for the division between the rich and the poor.
    • The widening gap between the haves and have-nots fuels the class struggle.

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