According to Karl Marx, those who own and control the means of production in a capitalist society are the?

A. colonialists
B. workers
C. bourgeoisies
D. peasants

Correct Answer: Option C

C. bourgeoisies

Explanation

Marx’s theory of class defines classes in their relation to their ownership and control of the means of production. In a capitalist society, the bourgeoisie, or the capitalist class, is the class that owns the means of production and derives a passive income from their operation.