The marxist view focuses on the idea that there are two social classes in a society: working class and ruling (also referred to as proletariats Bourgeoisie). It believes being exploited by those class i.e. horrific conditions less pay. uses superstructure explain society. • Two different classes Ruling Working • Working • Uses • Marx workers will revolt due low wages Briefly Functionalist functionalist sees society an interconnected system (a human body) with institutions performing specific functions. importance of how important they sharing norms values. • Interconnected system- organic analogy • Emile Durkheim/Talcott Parsons • Structures- I.e Family/education • Socialisation is important- family- values