Marx used the term __________ for the feeling of powerlessness and estrangement from other people and from oneself that he suggested resulted from continually being exploited.
A) accommodation
B) meritocracy
C) assimilation
D) alienation

Question

Marx used the term __________ for the feeling of powerlessness and estrangement from other people and from oneself that he suggested resulted from continually being exploited.
A) ​accommodation
B) ​meritocracy
C) ​assimilation
D) ​alienation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Marx used the term "alienation" to describe the feeling of powerlessness and estrangement that individuals experience as a result of being exploited by the capitalist system. This includes a sense of disconnection from others and even from oneself, as individuals become mere cogs in the machinery of production, working for the benefit of others without experiencing any sense of fulfillment or satisfaction from their labor.

Marx Used the Term __________ for the Feeling of Powerlessness