Karl Marx versus Harriet Martineau

SOCB42–Classical Theory 1Summer_Online_2020Professor: Katelin AlbertWriting Assignment–25%.
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 sayto Marx? What would Marx say back to her?What might they agree or disagree on? Write a persuasive essay articulating how Martineau wouldrespond to Marx’s challenge, and how Marx would answer Martineau.In your essay, be sureto 1) briefly explain Marx and Martineau’s beliefs about how society will have progress and equality, 2) make an argument, grounded in herwritings(and lecture material), about how Martineauwould respond to Marx’s arguments, and 3) make an argument, grounded in his writings, about how Marx would reply to Martineau’s points. ESSAY GUIDELINES:Essays are due onQUERCUS onMay 28, 11:59 pm. Note that papers automatically go through TURNITIN –plagiarism detection software.Write a 6-7page persuasive essay that addresses the above questions. Type your responses using double-spaced Times New Roman, 12-point font. USE 1inch (2.54 cm) margins!Use ASA referencing system. DO NOT PLAGARIZE!Failure to correctly paraphrase or use in-text citation is a form of plagiarism. Here is anASA citation help guide: https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/sociology/sites/files/sociology/public/users/armahpam/UTM%20SOC%20ASA%20format%20citation%20guide.pdfYour essay should focus on making and defending arguments about the texts and ideas rather than summarizing their contents. Strive for strong introductions, coherent paragraphs,and fully-stated claims. You may only draw on course readings and lecture content/material (cite lecture/class notes). You should NOT refer to any sources other than those we have read in class.

2Marks are based on the following criteria: -Clarity of writing, with a clear introductory thesis statement, body, and conclusion statement.-Clarity in comparing the two authors and their thoughts and arguments.-Clarity in identifying and summarizing the important ideas and arguments of the two authors. -Clarity of engagement and full explanation of the significance of your ideasand thoughts about the readings •An adequate answer is little more than a summary, only points out basic or topical aspects of the authors, or only discusses personal experience with the topic.•A good answer offersa brief summary of the authors’ goals, discusses similarities and differences between the authors, or discusses what topics and ideas arise from these readings. •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.