- Marxists are very NEGATIVE about the society we live in and always see the BAD in everything. Marxists believe that society is dominated by the ruling class.

- They look at society on a MACRO scale [this means that they look at society on a large scale]. They want to generalise their ideas to the whole of society. For example they look at what education does for society as a whole not just certain people in society.

- Marxists also believe that society is based on CONFLICT, this means disagreement. The conflict is between the CLASSES – the WORKING CLASS [called the proletariat] are in conflict with the RULING CLASS [called the bourgeoisie].

- They are interested in CAPITALIST SOCIETIES e.g. Britain, Western Europe and the USA. These societies are based on some people wanting to make as much money as possible no matter how they treat people to get this. They believe that the ruling class make all the money as they exploit the working class and pay them low wages.

- Marxists believe that there will eventually be a REVOLUTION and the working class will realise they are being exploited and get rid of the ruling class and capitalism. A new society will be created where there will be no classes, no private property and everyone will be equal. This type of society is called COMMUNISM.