The workers in a shoe factory were tired of the long hours, poor working conditions, and low pay. They demanded that the situation improve and stopped working as a demonstration of discontent to the owners. Which of the following would Marx argue is the best solution to address the situation?

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Marx would argue that the workers must realize a class consciousness, meaning they need to recognize that they are part of a larger group of laborers who share similar working conditions and economic struggles. This would allow them to unite and potentially form a movement to demand better working conditions, higher pay, and more rights. Marx would not advocate for workers to accept private ownership or rely on the owners to improve conditions, as he believed that capitalism inherently creates exploitation and inequality. He also would not argue that the owners need to realize a class consciousness, as he believed that the bourgeoisie (capitalist class) were aware of their position of power within society.

The Workers in a Shoe Factory Were Tired of the Long