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Assignment:
Thesis statement: An intersectional perspective on John Locke and Karl Marx shows that privilege and power are in the state, excluding marginalized groups depending on their social, economic, and political position.
I. Introduction
- Brief overview of intersectionality and its relevance in analyzing the state and power dynamics within political philosophy.
II. John Locke
- Discussion of Locke's concept of property rights and the role of the state in protecting individual property
- Analysis of how this system privileges those with wealth and resources, while excluding those who are economically disadvantaged
III. Karl Marx
- Examination of Marx's critique of capitalism and the state as a tool for maintaining class oppression
- Exploration of how power is concentrated in the hands of the bourgeoisie, leading to the exclusion and exploitation of the proletariat
IV. Intersectionality in Political Philosophy
-Comparing Locke's and Marx's views on privilege and power based on race, gender, and other identities.
-How political institutions deprive underprivileged groups from resources and opportunity
V. Conclusion
- Summarize and State again of how privilege and power intersect within the state according to Locke and Marx's philosophies.
- Emphasis on the importance of recognizing these dynamics in order to address systemic inequalities within society.