Karl Marx argued that members of the proletariat class are convinced, through the control of media, that the bourgeoisies deserve their wealth and that if they work hard, they too can become rich. Marx termed this which of the following?
A) False consciousness
B) False dichotomy
C) False social construct
D) False ideology

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Karl Marx introduced the concept of "false consciousness" to describe the scenario where the proletariat (working class) is misled to believe in the legitimacy of the capitalist system and the bourgeoisie's (capital owners) wealth, thinking they can achieve the same status through hard work. This concept explains how the ruling class ideology is imposed on the working class, making them unaware of their exploitation and the true nature of their social and economic conditions.

Karl Marx Argued That Members of the Proletariat Class Are