Apply one political theory (Socrates, Machiavelli, Marx, Weber, OR Durkheim, whom we will consider to be political theorists for this assignment) and one social theory (one of the readings on race, OR one of the readings on feminism) to a practical workplace situation. Be sure to explain the theories, apply the theories, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of applying these theories.

Write a 1000 word argumentative essay (double spaced, 12 point standard font –Times New Roman) drawing connections between the theories you’ve learned in this course and real-world scenarios relating to your field of study.

Apply one political theory (Socrates, Machiavelli, Marx, Weber, OR Durkheim, whom we will consider to be political theorists for this assignment) and one social theory (one of the readings on race, OR one of the readings on feminism) to a practical workplace situation. Be sure to explain the theories, apply the theories, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of applying these theories.

A practical workplace situation can be any scenario in which someone in a position of authority or leadership has to manage others and make decisions such as how to relate to them, how to ensure their productivity, and how to reward or compensate them. Alternatively, you could write about an employee’s decisions on how to relate to a manager or supervisor, or how to relate to fellow employees. Draw from your own experiences at work.

For this essay, you will follow the six-paragraph argumentative essay in the following ways:

Your introduction (first paragraph) should begin with an explanation of your theories and end with a thesis statement mentioning three ways that both theories apply to the practical situation. Or your thesis statement could mention three ways that one of the theories applies to the situation better than the other.
In the next three paragraphs, elaborate on the three ways that the theories apply to the practical situation, demonstrating the strengths of applying these theories to the situation. Or elaborate on the three ways that one of the theories is more applicable to the situation than the other.
In the fifth paragraph, refute counter-arguments by acknowledging three weaknesses of applying the theories to the practical situation, but argue that the strengths of applying each theory outweigh the weaknesses. Alternatively, you can refute the counter-arguments by acknowledging three weaknesses of applying the better theory; but then argue that this theory still applies to the situation better than the less favored theory.
In the sixth and last paragraph, restate your thesis and provide an overarching insight into the theories’ relevance for current practical situations.

Try to write with short and concise sentences.
All content throughout the paper is clear and accurate. There are no factual errors. Applies terminology and concepts
appropriately. Correct APA formatting is applied throughout. Writing is logical and organized. Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure. Word choice is consistently precise and accurate. The writing is free of errors in grammar, spelling and writing mechanics in APA format. The report is the specified length of the assignment. The paper fulfills all instructions and its content is an obvious response to the assignment. Surprisingly and insightfully takes ideas, theories, processes, and/or principles into new territory, broader generalizations, hidden
meanings and implications. Clearly evaluates the power and relevance of these ideas in multiple situations and
settings. Consistently applies theory to practice, examples, experience, and/or “real world” situations in a thoughtful
and meaningful manner per the assignment. Takes theory beyond traditional applications. Synthesizes relationships
among experiences outside of the formal classroom to deepen understanding of multiplefields of study and
to broaden own points of view. Synthesizes hypothetical examples, facts, or theories from more than one field of study or perspective in a clear easy to understand manner to deepen understanding of multiple fields of study
and to broaden own points of view. Synthesizes and applies skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in
one situation to explore complex issues and problem solve in an innovative way in a new situation. Synthesizes, envisions and designs a “future” self that builds on experiences and continued learning that occurs across multiple and diverse contexts.

Required Text:
Lemert, C. (Ed.). (2013). Social Theory: The Multicultural, Global, and Classic Readings (5th ed.). Boulder, CO: Westview.
Sources:
“Charlotte Perkins Gilman,” Lemert, p. 130
“The Yellow Wallpaper” and “Women and Economics,” Gilman, in Lemert, pp. 130-134
“Virginia Woolf,” Lemert, p. 200
“A Room of One’s Own,” Woolf, in Lemert, pp. 200-201
“Simone de Beauvoir,” Lemert, p. 259
“Woman as Other,” de Beauvoir, in Lemert, p. 259-261
“Betty Friedan,” Lemert, p. 271
“The Problem That Has No Name,” Friedan, in Lemert, pp. 271-273
“The Five Main Issues Facing Modern Feminism,” Cosslett and Baxter: http://www.newstatesman.com/v-spot/2013/05/five-main-issues-facing-modern-feminism

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LECTURE:
Gender and Feminism

There are many varieties of feminism and many different feminists who changed the
course of the world – radical feminists; liberal feminists; socialist feminists, etc. In this
course, we will begin by reading the work of Charlotte Perkins Gilman, who was part of
the first wave of feminism, from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. First wave
feminists focused on women’s legal rights, although the excerpt from Gilman assigned in
this class focuses on equality in marriage –more a concern of second-wave feminism. The
second wave started in the early 1960s and lasted until the early 1980s. Simone de
Beauvoir’s The Second Sex (1949) ushered in this second wave, and we read a famous
excerpt from that book, ―Woman as Other,‖ in this course.
We end this unit, and the course, by reading the writing of three contemporary third-wave
feminists –Patricia Hill Collins, Gloria Anzaldúa, and Paula Gunn Allen—who
demonstrate that race and class intersect with gender, resulting in women of color having
a qualitatively different life experience than that of the white, middle-class women who
defined the first and second waves.
But what is feminism? Feminism is ultimately an ethical position that argues for the
intrinsic dignity of the individual over and beyond gender categorization. Feminism is
also a political position that seeks to ensure gender equality, the equal treatment of
individuals in all spheres of life. What is patriarchy? Patriarchy is a system of gender
domination where men design a society to suit their own interests and systematically
exploit, degrade, and oppress females. What is gender? Gender is essentially a theatrical
performance and a socially constructed category. Men play the role of being a man (―I
like trucks and beer and sports!‖) and women play the socially assigned role of female (―I
am emotional and like to shop‖). If you want to find out how embedded gender roles are
in ―common sense,‖ show up to a holiday dinner wearing lipstick and/or a dress (if you
are a male) or shave your head and/or cut your hair short for this dinner (if you are a
women). Observe the reactions on everyone’s face upon your arrival.
What is sexual objectification? This refers to a way of treating women and/or men as
strictly a means for sexual pleasure as opposed to a whole person with intrinsic dignity.
Let’s also cover a common misconception about feminism. Are feminists ―man haters‖?
The answer is no. Feminists criticize and oppose the ideas and practices that lead to the
oppression of women, in all realms –the personal as well as the political. Showing that
the personal is political is one of the most significant contributions of feminism. Are you
a feminist?

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