osztályharc

osztályharc is a Hungarian term that translates to "class struggle" in English. It refers to the conflict and antagonism between different social classes within a society. This concept is central to Marxist theory, which posits that history is characterized by a series of class struggles, driven by the inherent contradictions between the bourgeoisie (the owning class) and the proletariat (the working class).

In Marxist analysis, the bourgeoisie owns the means of production, such as factories, land, and capital, while the proletariat sells their labor power to survive. This economic relationship is seen as inherently exploitative, as the bourgeoisie profits from the surplus value generated by the labor of the proletariat. The class struggle, therefore, is the inherent conflict arising from this unequal power dynamic and the differing interests of these two classes.

Throughout history, proponents of class struggle theory argue that this conflict has manifested in various forms, from subtle economic pressures to open revolution. The ultimate goal of the proletariat in this struggle, according to Marxist ideology, is to overthrow the bourgeoisie, abolish private ownership of the means of production, and establish a classless society, often referred to as communism. While the term is most closely associated with Marxist thought, the concept of social conflict arising from differing economic positions can be observed in various historical and sociological analyses of societal dynamics. The term "osztályharc" thus encapsulates this fundamental tension within capitalist and pre-capitalist societies as understood through a particular theoretical lens.