Assignment task: Marx's theory of inequality revolves around the exploitation of labor by capital, usually through mechanisms that extract more labor than is paid for. Describe one such process or mechanism from your own experience, and how it extracted more work than you would have done otherwise.
One controversial theory of inequality and class is "cultural capital"--the ways that parents invest in their children's socialization to subtly but powerfully equip them to seemingly-naturally succeed later in life. Describe some of these practices that you have experienced or observed.
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