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social science subjects > sociology > social theory > cultural theory > means of consumption
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social science subjects > sociology > social theory > economic sociology > means of consumption
social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > economic sociology > means of consumption
social science subjects > sociology > social theory > Marxist and neo-Marxist theory > means of consumption

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means of consumption  

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  • When studying the capitalist economy from a conflict perspective, attention has historically been focused on issues relating to the means of production. According to Karl Marx, classes are defined by their relationship to the means of production. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Theory; Means of Consumption]

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