Against Quote by George Grosz
“The bourgeoisie and the petty bourgeoisie have armed themselves against the rising proletariat with, among other things, 'culture.'”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The German Bourgeoisie, 1925
The ruling class uses culture to maintain power and suppress the working class.
In simple terms: Culture as a tool of oppression.
Recognize cultural manipulation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media analysis
- class struggle discussions
- political education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does culture reinforce class divisions?
- What cultural forms resist oppression?
Culture can also empower dissent.