Marxism And Social Class

The revolution that Marx predicted in 1848 did not result in the working class overturning the existing class structure, capitalism. Marxism is the socioeconomic theory that investigates the conflicts and relationship between social classes. Marxism studies the historical developments of western societies. Marxian tradition focuses on the consciousness of a class identity and class interest that navigate society (Porter, 1965, p 17). Class-consciousness is an ideological concept that functions to lead citizens through class conflicts and social change (Porter, 1965, p.17).
Marxism is based upon the social and economic conditions that allow societies to transform. (Dr. Follert, class notes, Sep, 25th, 2015) In contrast, capitalism is presently