Mick works alone on an automobile assembly line, and does NOT control how he works. According to Marx's view, Mick's feeling about this job can be best described as ______.
A) appreciated
B) alienated
C) attached
D) proud

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Marx's theory of alienation describes the estrangement of people from aspects of their human nature as a consequence of living in a society of stratified social classes. The concept is that workers, like Mick, who do not control their work or the conditions of their work, feel alienated. This is because they are not able to express their creativity and autonomy, leading to a sense of detachment from the product of their labor and the labor process itself.

Mick Works Alone on an Automobile Assembly Line, and Does