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What do Marxists say is the main role of the family in capitalism?

It helps keep capitalism going by serving the ruling class and keeping class inequality in place.

The bourgeoisie are the rich owners of businesses and property. The proletariat are workers who sell their labour for wages.

Families buy goods and services. This creates profit for companies and supports capitalism.

Adverts target children who nag parents for brands. This pushes families to spend more and boosts profits.

Wealth and property are passed to children through the family. This keeps the rich rich across generations.

Friedrich Engels. He argued monogamy helped fathers be sure who to leave property to.

The family teaches children to accept hierarchy and inequality as normal, which benefits capitalism.

Ideological State Apparatuses. They pass on ideas that make people accept the system.

It has and raises new workers and cares for them. Unpaid domestic work keeps workers fed and ready for work.

It seems like a refuge, but this is an illusion. It helps workers cope so they do not challenge capitalism.

It is when workers do not see their exploitation. Family life can distract them and make inequality seem normal.

It ignores positive aspects of family life, like love and support.