ELITE AND MARXISTS THEORISTS

How do Elite theorists and Marxists differ in their understanding of the exercise of power?



How do Elite theorists and Marxists differ in their understanding of the exercise of power?

Introduction

The view of power is diversified in the Marxists and Elitists theories as the Marxists philosophy was based on the idea of materialistic approach as for changing the societal values. The elite philosophy was based on power as a tool for ruling the society. The lower strata in the society are suffered as compared to the elite class. The elite class utilize their power as to dominate the lower social class people. The further discussion have focused on the Elites views regarding the society, elites concepts and forms of power that they admire while living in the society as compared to Marxists.

Discussion

There is the difference in the theories regarding the exercise of powers in the society. The societal values are changed as when the elites approach of came in the response to the Marxists. The power as a tool of elites was the major theme is discussed as under

Elites and Society

Mosco and Parteo have identified the elite and society phenomenon as in every society there is a majority and minority groups. There are two classes such as the political class and governing elites. There is a direct influence of the elite class in the political discussions (Bottomore, 1993, pp.6). The lower strata in the society are suffered as compared to the elite class. The elite class utilize their power as to dominate the lower social class people. The Marxists philosophy was based on the idea of materialistic approach as for changing the societal values. The elite philosophy was based on power as a tool for ruling the society (Djilas, 1983, pp.6).

The power is distributed in the elite theorists as the groups have resources to cater the economic conditions of the society. They protect the citizens of the state by acquiring their power as they provide complete support to the minorities. They help the children and adults that are homeless and they have a power to protect the citizens of the state. The socio economic constraints lead towards the fight against the middle and lower class citizens. The financial interest is acquired by Elite theorists so in this regard the Marxists have the power to for their right that is prevailing among the citizens. The historical societies are not at all associated with the elite class citizens. They are unable to rule the democratic society and justice that is ruling the societal issues.

In contrast the Marxists theory deals with the source of power that is depicted by the ownership and the wealth of the individual that is living in the society. The power has ruled over the state and economic power is more idealized by the citizen as the middle and lower class citizens faced the constraints in societal interaction. The Elite class enjoying the power and they are life beginning as the middle and lower class ...