SOC 352 –Marxism and Social Theory Final Exam Questions & Instructions1Heyyo! WriterThis is my SOC 352 –Marxism and Social Theory Final exam. Please read the given instructions carefully. This final exam is divided into 2 parts Section A & B. For both of the parts of each section you’ve to write a 5–page essay. Overall, a 10–page essay for Section A –5 page and for the other Section B too a 5–page essay. From each section of the paper, you’ll choose a question to answer and write your essay upon the following topic.
SECTION A
Q1. Summarize Marx’s view of historical change. Illustrate with concrete examples where relevant.
Q2. Marx saw a communist revolution as likely, perhaps even inevitable. What were the forces that he thought would lead to a communist revolution? What would the future communist society look like? What are some reasons that he might have been wrong in his predictions?
Q3. Explain Marx’s theory of ideology. Include, where appropriate, the ideas of “base and superstructure” and “camera obscura.” Provide concrete examples to illustrate his theory.
SOC 352 –Marxism and Social Theory Final Exam Questions & Instructions2
Q4. Summarize the connections Marx sees between different types of value, the commodity form, surplus value and exploitation.SECTION B
Q1. Hartmann criticizes both Marxism and feminism in her article. She suggests that there aresome important ways that each theoretical perspective can be improved by drawing upon insights from the other. Discuss.
Q2. One way to read Marx is to suggest that he is an economic determinist, who sees a straightforward relationship between the “base” and “superstructure.” How does this compare to Gramsci’s theory of hegemony and Raymond Williams’ and Stuart Hall’s approaches to “cultural studies”?
Q3. What were some of the main reasons for the shift from Fordism to flexible accumulation? What have been some of the effects of this shift?
Q4. What are some of the main arguments of the “futurist” Marxists? To what degree are their arguments rooted in Marx’s ideas, and to what degree do they expand beyond them? What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of their approach?More notes about the exam:
