But every class struggle is a political struggle.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Marx asserts that each class struggle is fundamentally a political struggle.
- In plain terms
- Class conflicts are always political in nature.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat economic disputes as political matters.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does a class issue become political?
- Can apolitical solutions be effective?
Another view
Some class issues may be resolved through non‑political means.
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