superstructure

Examples of superstructure in the following topics:

• Marx's View of Class Differentiation

  • In Marxist theory, the capitalist mode of production consists of two main economic parts: the substructure and the Superstructure.
  • From this material substructure, the superstructure emerges.
  • The superstructure includes the ideas, philosophies and culture of a society.
  • Diagram the relationship between the owners of production, the proletariat, the substructure and the superstructure according to Marx's view

• Ideology

  • In the Marxist economic base and superstructure model of society, base denotes the relations of production, and superstructure denotes the dominant ideology (religious, legal, political systems).
  • The economic base of production determines the political superstructure of a society.
  • Ruling class-interests determine the superstructure and the nature of the justifying ideology—actions feasible because the ruling class control the means of production.

• Power and Inequality

  • In Marxist theory, the capitalist mode of production consists of two main economic parts: the substructure and the superstructure.
  • These relations determine society's other relationships and ideas, which are described as its superstructure.
  • The superstructure of a society includes its culture, institutions, political power structures, roles, rituals, and state.

• Functions of the State

  • Marx's early writings portrayed the state as "parasitic," built upon the superstructure of the economy and working against the public interest.

• Class Conflict and Marx

  • He referred to ideas and culture as the "superstructure," which grew up from the more fundamental economic "base. " Because of his focus on the economic base over culture and ideas, Marx is often referred to as an economic determinist.