Marxism

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, a strong supporter and advocate of the Marxist theory of government, was elected as head of the Soviet government from 1917 to 1922 after the overthrow of the last czar.  He left public service because of his worsening health conditions.  Knowing that his poor condition might turn for the worse but loathe…

A Marxist analysis of Frankenstein highlights the novel’s role in challenging and denouncing oppressive economic and ideological structures in society. The fear depicted in the novel actually represents a fear of revolution. Through the years, subsequent generations interpret this thought-provoking novel which originally caused horror and terror in a significantly altered perspective. What was once…

Imperialism is the act of forcefully extending a nation’s authority through territorial conquest or by establishing economic and political dominance over non-colonized nations. This practice has taken various forms throughout history. Ancient clan groups expanded their territories and dominated others in order to compete for resources. Unfortunately, imperialism often led to the suffering, neglect, or…

The Political Ideology of Socialism Danziger & Smith (2016) describe socialism’s “most important goal is to provide high-quality, relatively equal conditions of life for everyone, with an active state assisting in the achievement of this goal” (p. 35). Socialism is a normative political theory that promotes equality and fairness among individuals and society. Its belief…

How has industrialisation changed the nature of the family? Industrialization is considered as one of the main reasons for the family shifting from extended to nuclear. Families began to relocate from more rural areas to more suburban areas to find work. This was mainly due to the fact that plenty of factory based work where…

A combination of his ability to manipulate situationsand the failure of others to prevent him from taking power, especially LeonTrotsky. Trotsky did not take advantage of several opportunities which wouldhave helped him to crush Stalin politically. When he failed to take advantage ofthese opportunities, Stalin maneuvered himself into a stronger position withinthe party by allying…

The essay will explore and compare Marx’s concept of class and Durkheim’s division of labor. It begins by introducing the perspectives of Functionalism and Marxism, focusing on Emile Durkheim’s theories and Karl Marx’s philosophies. It will then discuss the transition from feudalism to capitalism, highlighting the significant changes that occurred during a time of revolution…