Answer each question. For each of the following questions define the key term or idea, provide an example, and discuss the concepts significance for the theorist mentioned.
W.E.B. Du Bois Essay
Q1) What does Du Bois mean by a “social problem”?
Q2) What is the “veil” for Du Bois?
Q3) Describe Du Bois’ vision for progress on the subject of race in the US.
Q4) Compare Du Bois and Marx on the fundamental nature of capitalism.
Please review all course lectures, CTS textbook, and Du Bois readings in order to successfully craft your essay. Do not use sources other than the 3 listed above.
Pay attention to the assignment prompt for instructions as to how you may successfully fulfill the requirements.
Address the following prompts. Define and describe the key terms of each prompt and give an example to illustrate their usefulness and significance for our theorist.
Course Textbook:
Craig Calhoun, Joseph Gerteis, James Moody, Steven Pfaff, and Indermohan Virk, eds. Classical Sociological Theory. Third Edition. New York: Wiley Blackwell, 2012. (Hereafter CTS).
Format:
Do not add the questions to your response. Simply list Q1-4 and provide your response.
Q1-3 should be 300-350 words length, Q4 should be 600-650 words single-spaced, total of Q4 should be at least 1650 words, 12 point font Times New Roman font with standard margins
Provide in-text citation for quotes: Author Year: Page (Marx 1844:389).
