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bourgeois
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someone who belongs to the middle class and is often seen as having conventional or materialistic attitudes
- The bourgeois often seek stability and comfort in their lives, prioritizing security over risk.
- Some argue that the bourgeois are resistant to change and innovation, preferring tradition and familiarity.
- The bourgeois tend to conform to societal norms and expectations, striving for success within established structures.
- Critics claim that the bourgeois are out of touch with the struggles of the working class, leading to a disconnect in societal values.
- The bourgeois often prioritize financial security and material possessions over other aspects of life.
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the capitalist class who own businesses and exploit workers for profit, according to Marxist theory
- The bourgeois amassed wealth through the exploitation of workers, leading to significant economic inequality.
- Marxist revolutions aimed to overthrow the bourgeois and establish a classless society based on collective ownership.
- The pursuit of profit by the bourgeois often comes at the expense of the working class, leading to social unrest and class conflict.
- According to Marxist theory, the bourgeois control the means of production and exploit the proletariat for their labor.
- The rise of industrial capitalism in the 19th century saw the bourgeois consolidate their power and influence.
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