In what way did the ideas of Antonio Gramsci or those of Louis Althusser expand on the insights of Karl Marx?

What are “troubles” and “issues” according to C.W. Mills and why is the distinction relevant? 2) In what way did the ideas of Antonio Gramsci or those of Louis Althusser expand on the insights of Karl Marx? (Please pick only one of the two –Gramsci or Althusser– but do not use both.) 3) Is “patriarchy” as discussed by the feminist thinkers we studied under “Classical Thinkers” just a problem of the so called Western world? Why or why not? (To support your answer, please make sure to refer to at least one of the feminist thinkers we read in the last portion of the course module on “Classical Thinkers.”) → 1 Long question (10 potential points maximum) — length for long response 2 to 5 pages max: Pick one of the three articles listed below (these articles are also under “Part 3: Concrete Problems / Contemporary Issues”) and do the following: ^^^ IMPORTANT: The article of your choice cannot be the same article you presented on during the group / in-class pressentation. If you write on the same article you already presented in class, your answer will not be counted. 1) Present the argument conveyed in the article of your choice (for example, if you choose to write about Butler’s discussion of what they call “gender fascism,” you must start by explaining the argument put forward by Judith Butler). 2) Explain how some (at least two, maximum three) of the materials studied in the context of our course (INTL 30500) can inform our engagement with the issues presented in the article –the idea is that you show how the course has equipped you to better understand the issue (to this end, you can pick any previous assigned reading(s) that you consider relevant for the discussion). Articles to use (pick only one of these / not the one you presented on): 1- “We Can’t Address the EU Refugee Crisis without Confronting Global Capitalism” 2- “Transgender Activists Speak Out Against Campaign to End Trans Military Ban” 3- “Why is the idea of ‘gender’ provoking backlash the world over?”

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