More Than Social Classes

In Beginning Theory, it mentions that "Marxist literary criticism maintains that a writer's social class, and its prevailing 'ideology' have a major bearing on what is written by a member of that class" (Barry 161). It is believed that social class has a strong power over an individual, as well ideological apparatuses mentioned later in the chapter (167). There are a lot of higher up institutions that do hold a lot of control over the choices individuals in a society have. However, do you think the emphasis of social class affecting a writer is overdramatized? Could our environment, biological influences, experiences, and social influences factor in to one's ideology as well?

Social Influences

Also, does a writer's ideology effect thier writing as much as Marxist criticist says? Creative writers can portray characters as stereotypes believed from a class point of view, or they can choose to create an original character in opposition from stereotypes.