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In History / High School | 2014-10-08

Does the term "Bourgeoisie" refer to both the middle class and the nobility?

Asked by Trevethan459

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The Bourgeoisie is traditionally used in reference to the middle class but can also be used to describe higher classes because of the perceived materialistic values and attitudes that are created as a result of their higher educated status in society. This term developed in France but has spread around the world especially as Marxism criticized the notion of the Bourgeoisie heavily.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

The term "bourgeoisie" mainly refers to the middle class but can also apply to the upper classes, especially concerning wealth and social status. Originally a French term for townspeople, it evolved to describe those who own production means in a capitalist society. Over time, the lines between bourgeois and nobility have blurred due to wealth accumulation and social influence.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2024-12-26

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