munkaosztályt

The term "munkaosztályt" is the accusative singular form of the Hungarian word "munkásosztály," which translates to "working class" in English. The working class, in Marxist theory and broader sociology, refers to the social stratum that possesses little to no capital and whose primary means of subsistence is the sale of their labor power. Historically, this class emerged with industrialization, comprising factory workers, miners, agricultural laborers, and other manual laborers. Their economic and social position is defined by their relationship to the means of production, which are typically owned by the bourgeoisie, or capitalist class. The concept of the working class is central to understanding class struggle, social stratification, and various political ideologies, particularly socialism and communism. In contemporary discussions, the definition of the working class can be more nuanced, sometimes including service sector employees and those in precarious employment who share similar economic vulnerabilities and lack of ownership of productive assets. The accusative case of "munkásosztály" suggests it is functioning as the direct object of a verb in a Hungarian sentence, for example, "Azt hiszem, hogy a kapitalista rendszer elnyomja a munkaosztályt" (I believe that the capitalist system oppresses the working class).