JAMB Government 1986 Question 16

Question 16

Political Ideologies

According to Marxist theory, those who live by selling their labour are referred to as the

  1. A.bourgeoisie
  2. B.proletariats
  3. C.feudal lords
  4. D.slaves
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (proletariats)

Explanation

Marx called the working class, who own nothing but their labour, the proletariat. The bourgeoisie own the means of production.