In his later works, Poulantzas analysed the role of what he termed the "new petty bourgeoisie" in both consolidating the ruling classes hegemony and undermining the proletariat's ability to organise itself.
I sine senere værker analyserede Poulantzas det, han kaldte 'det nye småborgerskabs' betydning for at konsolidere de herskende klassers hegemoni og at underminere arbejderklassens evne til at organisere sig selv.