List of political epithets

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Bourgeois, Bourgeoisie

A term that refers to the wealthy or propertied classes in a capitalist society. In Marxian political economics, the bourgeoisie becomes the ruling class in industrial capitalism due to their ownership of the means of production which enables them to employ and exploit the work of waged workers (the working class). Communists use "bourgeois" as is an insult; those who are perceived to collaborate with the bourgeoisie are often called its lackeys.

Related Topics:
Capitalist - Marxian - Ruling class - Means of production - Working class - Bourgeoisie

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