BOURGEOISIE CLAS BY A.O EZE
BOURGE OISI E In the capitalist society those who own and control the means of production are called the bourgeoisie. They are the most powerful, strongest and richest class in society. They are the members of the ruling and guardian classes. They also determine who gets what, when and how in a capitalist society. The bourgeois class originated during the French Revolution when merchants overthrew the aristocratic feudal lords and also during the Age of Enlightenment in Europe and North America. The Age of Enlightenment was based on the principles of liberty, equity, and fraternity. It was one of the contributors that led to the French Revolution in 1789 which refuted and overthrew the existing social system (feudalism). (See Proletariat, Petty- bourgeois, Feudalism and Enlightenment) . Types of Bourgeoisie 1.The National Bourgeoisie: These are those who got their wealth through the legitimate means. In other words, they became ric...