Marxism’s Sociological Contributions to Thought

Marxism’s Sociological Contributions to Thought

Karl Marx is renowned for his foundations and principles of communism. Among the founders of sociological thought Marx is the most popular. Surprisingly Marx did not consider himself a sociologist but was rather given the title by scholars of the latter centuries. As a communist Marx thought and titled himself as a political critic. However, it can be agreed that majority of the sociological thoughts were based in some sought of criticism or support of aspects of Marxism.

Marx’s theory about society is based on the belief that all societies operate in a system of capitalism. In this system, there is a production and distribution channel. The first class known as the bourgeoisie…