Marxism Theory Research

‘Karl Henry Marx’ - Marxism Theory

Marxism is an economic and sociopolitical worldview and method of socioeconomic inquiry that centers upon a materialist interpretation on history, a dialectical view of social change, and an analysis and critique of the development of capitalist

Marxism, economic and political philosophy named for Karl Marx. It is also known as scientific socialism. Marxism has had a profound impact on contemporary culture; modern communism is based on it, and most modern socialist theories derive from it. It has also had tremendous effect on academia, influencing disciplines from economics to philosophy and literary history.

Marxism’s basic principles are that the working class population, in a capitalist regime are oppressed by the upper class, bourgeoisie who maintain power and authority even though, the dominant ideology of a capitalist culture is that even a working class man, from an economically challenged family can ‘rise up’ to become a wealthier person.

The history of Marxism, and the impact over time

The first impact of Marxism was felt in continental Europe. By the late 19th century, through the influence of the international, it had permeated the European trade union movement, and the major socialist parties were committed to it in theory if not in practice.

The success of the revolutionary socialists in the Russian Revolution and the establishment of an authoritarian Communist state in Russia split the movement irrevocably. In disassociating themselves from dictatorial Russian Communism, many of the democratic socialist parties also moved slowly away from Marxist theory.

Overall

Karl Marx believed that the common calling of the people, and the hatred for the unfair capitalist regime would enable an uprising, a revolt against the, institutions and against the upper classes in society. They would break free from the chains of oppress and create a ‘fairer’ communist state of equality and peace.

In the music video we will be creating we will use and demonstrate elements of the theory for example the referencing and symbolism of the variety of shots of consumers shopping. This is a direct link with the capitalist regime and the passive nature of people buying goods in order to oppress themselves. Also the representation through the Mise en Scene, the different camera angles and shots, and the separate editing techniques used to differentiate the Working class characters to the Upper class.