Marxism and social movements: theory and practice for social justice
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Marxism and Christianity have both been important in the development of movements for social change world wide. Marxist theory started to appear in US sociology from the 1960s. Marxist theory had more impact through the 'Communist manifesto' than through academic sociology. This changed with the efforts of graduate students in the 1960s, and they have left a legacy that has strengthened Marxist theory in the US. There is a need to adapt theory to tackle issues raised by globalization, but Marxism is relevant while capitalism exists.
Publication Name: Contemporary Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0094-3061
Year: 1999
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Finding one's footing in the profession: learning the ropes while protesting the system in sociology
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Protest can introduce new ideas to the study of society and this is true for social movements as a whole, as well as for sociology. The Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) was set up to examine social problems in a broader way than the American Sociological Association. The establishment of the SSSP led to a debate on the aims of sociology. Grand theories are seen as more important than social problems by some theorists, and this view shows evidence of snobbery.
Publication Name: Contemporary Sociology
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0094-3061
Year: 1999
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