Social relations of production

Definition

Social relations of production are the relationships and social dynamics that exist among individuals based on their roles in the economic production process. They shape how wealth, power, and resources are distributed and controlled within a society.

Related terms

Mode of Production: The combination of the means of labor (tools, machinery) and the subject of labor used by a society to produce goods and services.

Class Struggle:

The conflict of interests between different social classes, often regarding the distribution of wealth, power, and opportunities.

Means of Production: The physical, non-human inputs like factories, machines, and tools used for producing economic goods