Inequality In The Communist Manifesto By Karl Marx

W.E.B. Du Bois has contributed greatly to contemporary sociological thinking because he began a conversation of what it means to be “other” in this American Society. In his conversation of what it means to be other he constructed and included three major concepts that continue to resonate till this day. His concepts include “the color-line”, “the veil”, and the “double consciousness” (Appelrouth and Edles, 269). Together, these concepts not only described past experiences of blacks in American society (e.g., slavery) but also continue to remind us that the relation of whites and people of color remains complex. In Du Bois’s own words, “the Nation has not yet found peace from its sins” (273).

Discussion of social inequality has been present in sociological works dating back as far as early 18th century in the works of Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim. Centuries later, theoretical foundations of both Marx and Durkheim can be readily applied to social inequality in the context of present day Canada. Durkheim’s theory is founded in analyzing how societies function by focusing on the ideas of the division of labour, merit and functionalism. Marx on the other hand, views society as divided into social classes of bourgeoisie and proletariats, while stressing the importance the role of capital plays in society in relation to inequality. Both Marx and Durkheim’s theories of modern society can be used to critically discuss social inequality in Canada. However, this paper will demonstrate the strength of Marx’s theory when compared to that of Durkheim in terms of their applications to Canadian social inequality. Marx’s theory is stronger in application due to Marx’s view of society accounting for conflicts and frictions between classes, while Durkheim’s view is problematic in application to Canadian social inequality as it ignores inequalities such as gender and class, which produce conflicts that disrupt Durkheim’s idea of a social equilibrium in society.

Du Bois, further exploring the two sides of the veil and the persistence of the double consciousness entangling Blacks, developed very specific conceptions of equality for Blacks in America. He defined social as not only referring “to the intimate contacts of the family group and of personal companions, but also and increasingly to the whole vast complex of human relationships through which we carry out our cultural pattern” and socially equal society as one where “private social intercourse (marriages, friendships, home entertainment), public services (residence areas, travel, recreation and information, hotels and restaurants), and social uplift (education, religion, science and art) are openly and freely accessible to Blacks, in thought, expression and action” (Du Bois 1995a, 614). The delineation of specific areas needing improvement reflects the inequalities experienced by Black Americans at the time. Such a conceptualization would not be possible without a deep understanding of the experiences of Blacks and Whites on either side of the

“The problem of the 20th century is the problem of the color line-the relation of the darker to the lighter races of men in Asia and Africa, in America and the islands of the sea”. As I read through the passages in our text, the most interesting topic that caught my eye right away was about W.E.B. Du Bois.  He was one of the social theorists that has remarked on the universal racial order. As mentioned in the above passage, Du Bois did not only talk about racism in the United States, but world-wide.

The Communist Manifesto, originally drafted as, “Manifesto of the Communist Party”, is a pamphlet written by Karl Marx, that in essence reflects an attempt to explain the goals and objectives of Communism, while also explaining the concrete theories about the nature of society in relation to the political ideology. The Communist Manifesto breaks down the relationship of socio-economic classes and specifically identifies the friction between those classes. Karl Marx essentially presents a well analyzed understanding of class struggles and the issues concerning capitalism, the means and modes of production and how those means affect the classes as a whole.

Brill (1999) explored what it means to be black in America. He reviewed the parts of history that effect blacks today. He, also, examined the effects of slavery and affirmative action on the black community. As cited by Brill, in 1832, De Toqueville predicted that whites and blacks could never live equally in the society. He predicted that, once freed, former slaves would revolt due to the lack of civil rights that they would receive in America. Shockingly, these words hold true even in 2014. The evident tensions that exist today in cities like Ferguson, Missouri are racially charged and are due to the lack of equality that exists between blacks and whites in our country.

In every country around the world you can see some form of inequality. The United States is not the only place in the world where people are living in an unfair social system. Inequality can span from racism, sexism, sexual orientation, where you live and how much income you make. You see in the U.S you are placed in a social class based on the amount of money you make a year. There are 6 different social classes in this country that everyone is placed in. Upper class, New Money, Middle class, Working Class, Working poor, and Poverty level. The two most important social classes in my opinion are the Upper Class and the Poverty level. Being in the upper class

The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois is one of the most prominent classic books dedicated to the African-American history. Much has changed since that time in America. However, the question of racial inequality seems to have far more serious consequences than it was expected. That is why the book raises vital sociological issues for the contemporary world.

     The Communist Manifesto was written by two world renowned philosophers, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. This book was produced in an era of great suffering and anguish of all workers in a socially distressed system. In a time when revolutions were spreading through Europe like wildfire, Marx organized his thoughts and views to produce the critical pamphlet “The Communist Manifesto”. Marx’s scrutiny illustrates his belief that unless change is to occur the constant outcome will repeatedly remain uniform. This is a novel that displays the differentiation between the Bourgeois and the Proletariat. Class relationships are defined by an era's means of production. Marx’s

The reader can contemplate the passage of Du Bois' essay to substitute the words "colored" and "Negro" with African-America, Nigger, illegal alien, Mexican, inner-city dwellers, and other meanings that articulate people that are not listed as a majority. Du Bois' essay is considered a classic because its' words can easily reflect to the modern day.

Inequality is ubiquity in our world, most people are looking at the downside or the surface of this phenomenon. In fact, that inequality is the drive of historical and social progress.

Inequality can be defined as "the unequal distribution of valued goods and opportunities in society" Class divisions show great variance between wealth, education, income, and opportunities. Capitalism plays a big role on

Ever since the creation of man, society has been trying to achieve harmony between its citizens and establish a utopia in which everyone can live in peace and harmony. During the 1800s many citizens of capitalist countries believed that they were living in this utopia, however the working class begged to differ. It was not until the mid-1800s that someone finally stood up for these proletarians as this man believed that the exploitation of members of the working class was unfair. This person was called Karl Marx. This German philosopher inspired workers to rise up and challenge injustices and exploitations. In addition, his views on life and the social structure of his time revolutionized the way people think. It was not until Karl Marx

Karl Marx is often called the father of communism, but his life entailed so much more. He was a political economist, philosopher, and idea revolutionist. He was a scholar that believed that capitalism was going to undercut itself as he stated in the Communist Manifesto. While he was relatively ambiguous in his lifetime, his works had tremendous influence after his death. Some of the world’s most powerful and most populace countries follow his ideas to this day. Many of history’s most eventful times were persuaded by his thoughts. Karl Marx was one of the most influential persons in the history of the world, and a brief history of his life will show how he was able to attain many of his attitudes.

In 1848 Karl Marx wrote the Communist Manifesto which was a formal statement of the communist party. “The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles […] we find almost everywhere a complicated