Write 2-4 page essay exploring the relevance of two social theorists we have covered in class to a contemporary social issue { Carl Marx and Emile Durkheim}. The goal is to show your familiarity with the theorists, your ability to relate his ideas to the current world, and your skill at effective written communication of theoretical ideas.
In this essay you should strive to indicate mastery of some of the core ideas of the theorists you have chosen. Part of the essay will be a detailed description of one or more concepts from each theorists. The remainder of the essay will involve discussing how these concepts help us to better understand a contemporary social issue. While quotes are allowed, it is important that you be able to communicate the authors ideas in your own words. This is a short essay so stay focused on the core elements of the assignment and be efficient.
For this essay i will assign the contemporary issue i want you to relate your concepts to. The issue is the Green New Deal currently being debated in Congress. An introduction to the issue can be found at http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/12/ocasio-cortez-green-new-deal-winning-climate-strategy/576514/.
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