Class consciousness

Definition

Class consciousness is the awareness and understanding individuals have about their class position within the broader socio-economic framework and its associated political interests. It often involves recognizing shared experiences or commonalities with others in the same class, leading to a collective identity or solidarity against perceived injustices.

Related terms

Social Class: A division of a society based on social and economic status.

Proletariat:

The working-class people who sell their labor for wages, especially in Marxist theory, considered exploited by the capitalist class.

Bourgeoisie:

In Marxist contexts, this term refers to the capitalist class who own most of society's wealth and means of production