Marxists think that only the Elite have power in Capitalist system.
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Question 3
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What did Marxist Miliband say?
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That the state always works to the advantage and in the interests of the Elite, despite the checks/balances in place.
There will be a 'Withering of the State'.
The Gov. ensures there is no threat to Capitalism - even Labour.
Question 4
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MARXIST Althusser said that the Ideological State Apparatus and Repressive State Apparatus are used for legitimation - maintaining the Elite's dominance.
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False
Question 5
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How did GRAMSCI say that the Elite maintained their dominance?
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They gain their HEGEMONY by making sure that their values are widely excepted - through the media e.g. films, newspapers.
They also use the Ideological State Apparatus to do this e.g. church.
Keep us in a state of 'bemused satisfaction' through entertainment - not challenge the inequalities - distracting us from them.