Only source from the reading provided, no additional sources needed.
For the communist Manifesto, only pages 2-3, 14-34, 36-54, need to be read
Both Martineau and Karl Marx had theories of i) how best to study society (where to look) ii) progress, and iii) equity.
Imagine you are out for coffee with Harriett Martineau and Karl Marx. After a few coffees, Marx throws out the following provocation: Capitalism is changing the material circumstances of our lives! If we are to have progress and equality, the workers need to revolt! We need to change class relations! After a long pause, Martineau takes a deep breath and responds to Marx.
What do you think she would say to Marx? What would Marx say back to her? What might they agree or disagree on?
Write a persuasive essay articulating how Martineau would respond to Marxs challenge, and how Marx would answer Martineau.
In your essay, be sure to:
1) briefly explain Marx and Martineaus beliefs about how society will have progress and equality,
2) make an argument, grounded in her writings (and lecture material), about how Martineau would respond to Marxs arguments,
3) make an argument, grounded in his writings, about how Marx would reply to Martineaus points.
An excellent answer offers a brief summary of the authors goals, discusses similarities and differences between the authors — shows thoughtfulness in how the authors fit together, and/or where they do not. An excellent paper uses the original readings as evidence. An excellent paper might discuss why these differences matter, why they exist in the first place, or why they are significant sociologically. An excellent answer may link the authors together or ideas from previous weeks to discuss how the ideas are related, and why this matters. Concepts are clearly defined, linked where appropriate. Demonstrates solid understanding of the major themes from the class, using readings and lectures to engage the comparison.
