1. Functions of the state – socialist perspective
Marxist divide the state into two forms-:
Capitalist state
Socialist state

2. Functions of the state in capitalist state
Repressive functions
Economic functions
Welfare functions
Ideological functions
International functions

3. Functions of the state in socialist state
To establish dictatorship of the proletariat
Abolition of classes
To maintain law and order
Judicial functions
E4conomic functions
Cultural and educational functions
To establish socialist social equality
Mass media
Welfare functions
International functions
To prepare conditions for the withering away of the state

4. Critical evaluation of Marxian theory of the functions of the state
State is not a bad institution
Private property is not bad
Revolution methods are not good
Dictatorship in any form is bad
Ignore the contribution of the capitalist state
Workers can be happy even in a capitalist state
Ignore the interest of other classes
Classless society is not possible
Dominance bureaucracy
Rise of elite class
There is no place for the freedom of the individuals

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7. By
Dr. AMANDIP KAUR
DEPTT. OF POLITICAL SCIENCE,
PGGCG, SEC. 11, CHANDIGARH