Which class is referred to as the dangerous class by Marx and why?

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1. Which class is referred to as the dangerous class by Marx and why?
2. Is Marxism a macro or micro theory?
3. Which theory is an example of a micro theory?
4. Is exchange theory macro or micro?
5. Is conflict a macro or micro?
6. Is postmodernism macro or micro?

Which class is referred to as the dangerous class by Marx and why?

Definition. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines it as "the lowest stratum of the proletariat. ... In English translations of Marx and Engels, lumpenproletariat has sometimes been rendered as "social scum", "dangerous classes", "ragamuffin", and "ragged-proletariat".

Is Marxism a macro or micro theory?

Macro theories are large scale theories – what postmodernists call grand narratives – about society. They are structural theories such as functionalism and Marxism. They contrast with micro theories (action theories).

Which theory is an example of a micro theory?

Symbolic Interactionist Theory. Symbolic interactionism is a micro-level theory that focuses on the relationships among individuals within a society.

Is exchange theory macro or micro?

Within the broad macro camp, two perspectives dominate: functionalism and conflict theory. Within the micro camp, two other perspectives exist: symbolic interactionism and utilitarianism (also called rational choice theory or exchange theory) (Collins, 1994). ... Functionalism is a macro theory.

Is conflict a macro or micro?

Far-reaching social change is needed to reduce or eliminate social inequality and to create an egalitarian society. Conflict theory is a macro theory. People construct their roles as they interact; they do not merely learn the roles that society has set out for them.

Is postmodernism macro or micro?

Therefore the modern types of theory are no longer necessary. Therefore postmodernism cannot be labelled as structural/agency, micro/macro, conflict/consensus, since all of these labels are considered to be linked to ideas of modernity.