Like most scholars of their era, Karl Marx and Frederic Engels ignore gender inequalities in their theories of capitalism.

Karl Marx

A 19th-century philosopher, economist, and revolutionary socialist whose works are the foundation of the body of thought known as Marxism.

Frederic Engels

A German philosopher, social scientist, and collaborator with Karl Marx, who co-developed Marxist theory and co-authored works such as "The Communist Manifesto."

Capitalism

An economic system where private owners control trade and industry instead of the state.