Classes, Class Conflict (Class Antagonism) And Class Struggle: A Brief Analysis Of Marxist Theory In The Context Of Nigeria
Keywords:
Marxist theory, antagonism, class conflict, ClassAbstract
Since the days of Aristotle and up-to the present day, class, class conflict (class antagonism) and class struggle has represented an important theoretical approach to the study of social, political and economic systems. The basic units of analysis in the class theory is aggregated to the individuals or groups who hold similar positions with regard to the possession of values such as power, wealth, authority or prestige. The relations between the political system and class is one of the most critical factor of analysis, who get what, where, when and how. This review presented in the context of Marxist theory was therefore carried out taking into cognizance the prevailing crises in Nigerian society today. Although Marxist class theory posits that people’s actions and inactions are governed by their material interest, yet the study revealed that when people of the poor class do rise up, it will be because they have finally gained sufficient number to be a social force powerful enough to achieve higher state of civilization. Consequently, it is expected to be a policy response by government and other relevant authority to the envisaged conflicts facing Nigeria.
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