Marx's theory of class is deeply linked within his explanation of the emergence of industrial commercialism and capitalism. He formed and proposed his theories during a time of extreme change within his own society and others around the world caused by several factors including the emerging 'industrial revolution' and new political views and parties. He was concerned throughout his work with the environment and his belief that all society must organize itself around and make …showed first 75 words of 800 total…

…showed last 75 words of 800 total…individuals ideas and values. Marx theory of class would therefore argue that class is the fundamental part of an individual's sense of identity. Word count 742 References: ·Goldblatt, D. 2000, DD121 Workbook 2 Understanding social change. The Open University, Milton Keynes. ·The Open University, 1999, DD121 An introduction to social sciences: understanding social change. TV03 Milton Keynes, The Open University. ·Woodward, K and Hinchliffe, S. 2000, DD121, The natural and the social: uncertainty, risk, change. The Open University, Milton Keynes.