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class consciousness
This term is heavily associated with sociological and political discourse, particularly within Marxist theory. It describes a shift from a passive state of belonging to a group to an active, self-aware recognition of shared economic struggles and political goals. Because it describes a psychological and social state, it is used primarily in academic, political, or activist registers rather than in casual conversation.
As an abstract concept representing a state of awareness, the term is uncountable. It does not refer to a discrete object that can be counted, but rather to a quality or condition of a collective group. Consequently, it is never used in the plural form.
Meanings
Examples
The workers began to develop a strong sense of class consciousness after the factory layoffs.
Marx argued that the proletariat must achieve class consciousness to overthrow the capitalist system.
Marx argued that the proletariat must achieve class consciousness to overthrow the capitalist system.
I wonder if my upbringing in a working class neighborhood shaped my class consciousness.
I wonder if my upbringing in a working class neighborhood shaped my class consciousness.
The movement failed because the laborers lacked a unified class consciousness.
You cannot ignore the role of class consciousness in modern political polarization.
He spoke with a level of class consciousness that suggested he was deeply aware of his social standing.
He spoke with a level of class consciousness that suggested he was deeply aware of his social standing.
Does the rise of the gig economy erode traditional class consciousness among workers?
Does the rise of the gig economy erode traditional class consciousness among workers?
Their shared struggle against the landlord fostered a sudden surge in class consciousness.