Learning Content: (2 citation minimum for each content)
- Theory vs. Ideology – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFqE1690LFY
- Karl Marx & Conflict Theory: Crash Course Sociology #6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR3igiwaeyc
- Critical Theory – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGwzThzfSnc
- What is Critical Race Theory? – https://spacrs.wordpress.com/what-is-critical-race-theory/
- Sex & Sexuality: Crash Course Sociology #31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqt-_ILgv5c
- Gender Stratification: Crash Course Sociology #32 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb1_4FPtzrI
- Theories of Gender: Crash Course Sociology #33 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CquRz_cceH8
- A 3rd Reconstruction? Critical Environmental Media Literacy with Jeff Share | Along the Line Ep.101 (19:50-end of interview): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKOXeacBnno&t=865s
Assignment Requirements: Your discussion post (your response to the prompt) must include 2 citation minimum for each piece of the Learning Content. (can only use sources from the learning content provided). It must be cited APA format to receive credit. Students will be graded on how well they understand the course concepts and content. The use of ANY OUTSIDE SOURCES will result in an automatic zero. Similarly, no in-text citations will result in an automatic 0. They will be graded on substance and quality of feedback and discourse.
Prompt: Explain the development of critical theory from conflict theory and Marx. In your response explain how does theory differ from ideology, and the specific aspects of critical race and gendered theory. Then evaluate and analyze Jeff Share’s contention about why we use critical theory and its relation to privilege.
