JAMK
Introduction to International Relations
Lesson 4: Social Theories Homework Grid
Name:
Historical roots of
the theory
Central ideas of the
theory
Key terminology
within the theory and
their definitions
(complete the ones
listed here and add
some of your own)
Key examples (IR or domestic
events) where the theory is/can be
used as a lens (explain why/how)
Marxism
Marxism is rooted in
A: The Philosophy of
Hegel
B:French Socialism
C:Adam Smith from
an economic point
The means of
production is an
economic base that
influences politics.
The banishing of
outdated class
structures even with
Economic classes:
• Capitalists, or
burgoise- the
ones with the
money, the fat
cats
The cold war, probably and the Soviet
Union, even though the vision of Marx
was never achieved as it is in my
honest opinion can never be achieved
because of the human factor and the
corrupting effect of power.
