Analyze the film Knocking Down the House from the perspective of Bourdieu’s theory of the political field.
Compare and contrast Foucault’s concept of “disciplinary power” with Scott’s notion of “legibility.”
Analyze Piven and Cloward’s argument in relation to Harvey’s discussion of neoliberalism.
Instructions
8 pages double-space, Times New Roman 12-point font, and 1-inch margins.
Develop the answer in detail, unpacking the concepts in a nuanced manner, including the theories the authors are arguing against (when applicable), and the evidence or examples used by the authors to substantiate the claims.
Cite readings (both in the form of direct quotes and paraphrasing). Use parenthetical citations pointing to specific pages.
When discussing authors, aim for at least every-other paragraph to have a citation. Citing lectures is not an acceptable replacement for citing the readings. You can use lecture notes only to guide you through the readings and in outlining the structure of your essays.
Your grade will be based on: the accurate reproduction of the authors’ points, the clarity of your writing (avoid vague statements!), the organization and structure of the essay, and originality.
