These discussions are based on essay assignments in the course. Specific questions will be posted on this page during the time periods stipulated in the Schedule . 10.98.4.225 Comments Today what happens in history is still is based on economic determinism like Marx contends. We still have different classes, for example, the employees and the workers in an industry. Strikes still take place, whether they are violent or non-violent.
Some strikes focus on the economic situation.
For example employees on strike to increase wages. The continuous inequality in economic conditions causes disparities in the lives of people today. The way to achieve social justice like Marx contends is to struggle. Thankfully today in America, when you are born poor you do not have to stay poor due to the education system. Some people do get a chance to brake free from the lower class status, and move on to a higher one economically.