Instructions: Answer any two (2) of the following essays with as much relevant detail as possible. Each essay should be approximately 1.5 – 2 pages, for a total of 3-4 pages (double-spaced, college standards)
Compare Max Webers theory of inequality to that of Karl Marx. For full credit make sure you discuss all of the following: Webers view of life-chances as based on (a) class, (b) status, and (c) party and compare/contrast to Marx theory of inequality as class conflict based on the relationship between the (d) capitalists (bourgeoisie) and (e) proletariat (working class). Conclude with a statement regarding which theory you think is most relevant to understanding contemporary US society
Compare/contrast Webers work on religion to that of Durkheim. For full credit, make sure you address all of the following: Webers theoretical argument regarding Calvinist Protestantism as a complement to the development of capitalism, in terms of (a) the idea of predestination and its relationship to (b) asceticism and (c) how this spurred capital investment. Compare this to Durkheims emphasis on religion as the collective recognition of (d) the sacred and how this was a source of (e) integration and regulation for the community.
Analyze the events of January 6th (the assault on the US capitol) using Webers theory of political power. For full credit: (a) define Webers concept of power, (b) define Webers concept of party (c) define Webers concept of authority. Now, explain the events surrounding January 6th using the two (d-e) of Webers ideal-types of authority that you think are most relevant to understanding this event. The readings will be below
READING (you will have to read chapters 2,3, and 4 in order to answer the following questions)
PAY EXTRA CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING PAGES
pp. 26-27
pp. 128-136
pp. 127-128
PP 147-151
READING
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g0uqAiWgvPE2As7BLgv_h_BsjIY7ADk4/view?usp=sharing
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZTtQ-RWTZE
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- Compare Max Webers theory of inequality to that of Karl Marx. For full credit make sure you discuss all of the following: Webers view of life-chances as based on (a) class, (b) status, and (c) party and compare/contrast to Marx theory of inequality as class conflict based on the relationship between the (d) capitalists (bourgeoisie) and (e) proletariat (working class). Conclude with a statement regarding which theory you think is most relevant to understanding contemporary US society
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