Tom works on the assembly line at the local Ford automobile factory. Based on the Marxian framework, Tom would be considered a member of the __________ because he does not own the means of production.

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According to Marxian framework, the society is divided into two classes - bourgeoisie (owners of capital/means of production) and proletariat (working class who do not own the means of production). Since Tom works on the assembly line and does not own the means of production, he would be considered a member of the proletariat class. Thus, the correct answer is D - proletariat class.

Tom Works on the Assembly Line at the Local Ford