In the twenty-first century, we are facing difficult economic times. Define and give examples of alienation as defined by Marx and discuss how this concept may be preventing individuals from reacting at a group level
What will be an ideal response?
Alienation refers to an individual's feeling of powerlessness and estrangement
from other people and from oneself. Marx specifically linked alienation to
social relations that are inherent in capitalism; however, more recent social
thinkers have expanded his ideas to include social psychological feelings of
powerlessness, meaninglessness, and isolation. These may be present
because people experience social injustice and vast economic inequalities in
contemporary societies. Because people do not feel strong social ties with
other individuals they are not led to bond together for joint action. Rather than
coming together for social action, we often express our individual frustrations
on social networks.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. describing the event in realistic terms. b. going to a counselor. c. examining emotions. d. asking for advice from family and friends.
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A. African Americans B. Hispanic Americans C. Asian Americans D. Arab Americans