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What is Karl Marx’s Alienation?

Hello! This 4 1/2 minute Introduction to Sociology video explains the concept of alienation from the perspective of Karl Marx. We explore the four ways that capitalism alienates people in society, as described by Karl Marx. We reflect on everyday examples of alienation and whether alienation applies to all workers in contemporary society.

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Date Added to MERLOT:
November 22, 2024
Date Modified in MERLOT:
April 18, 2025
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Hispanic Serving Institution
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Cathy Swift
Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
College General Ed, College Lower Division
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English
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This work is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

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