Critical theorists differed from orthodox Marxism when they
A) elaborated extensively on the distinction between base and superstructure.
B) rooted the evolutionary potential of society solely in the hands of the bourgeoisie.
C) abandoned analyses of economic conditions and no longer cast the proletariat as humanity's savior.
D) collaborated in the creation of historical materialism during their time in the U.S.

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Critical theorists departed from orthodox Marxism by rejecting the traditional view that the proletariat was the only group with the power to overthrow capitalism. They also abandoned the emphasis on economic analysis and instead focused on other forms of domination, such as cultural and social oppression.

Critical Theorists Differed from Orthodox Marxism When They