Start Date
9-4-2024 12:00 AM
Description
The research will investigate the influences of Karl Marx’s political thought and the Occupy Wall Street movement in the 21st Century. The study looks to measure the depth and significance of Marx’s influence on a modern sociopolitical movement driven by economic inequality and social justice concerns. By taking a multidisciplinary approach that combines political theory, social activism analysis, and historical context, this investigation shows the extent to which Marx’s ideas informed the ideological foundation and strategies of the Occupy Wall Street movement. By looking through primary sources, protest literature, and the discourse of the movement, this research provides a variated understanding of how Marxist political thought, originating in the 19th century, is seen within a 21st-century movement, contributing to a broader comprehension of the dynamic relationship between historical ideas and contemporary activism. The findings work to create an understanding of Marxist thought in economic and social justice.
Recommended Citation
Schroeder, Madalyn, "To What Extent Did Karl Marx's Political Thought Influence the Occupy Wall Street Movement in the 21st Century?" (2024). 2024 Student Academic Showcase. 1.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/src_2024/Posters/Session2/1
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To What Extent Did Karl Marx's Political Thought Influence the Occupy Wall Street Movement in the 21st Century?
The research will investigate the influences of Karl Marx’s political thought and the Occupy Wall Street movement in the 21st Century. The study looks to measure the depth and significance of Marx’s influence on a modern sociopolitical movement driven by economic inequality and social justice concerns. By taking a multidisciplinary approach that combines political theory, social activism analysis, and historical context, this investigation shows the extent to which Marx’s ideas informed the ideological foundation and strategies of the Occupy Wall Street movement. By looking through primary sources, protest literature, and the discourse of the movement, this research provides a variated understanding of how Marxist political thought, originating in the 19th century, is seen within a 21st-century movement, contributing to a broader comprehension of the dynamic relationship between historical ideas and contemporary activism. The findings work to create an understanding of Marxist thought in economic and social justice.