lecture recording on 09 October 2025 at 12.56.05 PM

Overview of the Course Structure and Expectations

  • Timeline: Two-week journey into extending and criticizing the social theory of Capital, focusing on Michael Mark's theories.

  • First Essay Feedback: Students are expected to have received feedback on their first essays on Marx by now.

  • Second Essay:

    • Due Date: March 24, two weeks from the current date.

    • Focus: Choice between Rodney Dalla Costa or Ruth Wilson Gilmore.

    • Relation to Prior Readings: Incorporate references to one or two concepts from Marx when discussing either Dalla Costa or Gilmore.

    • Additional Information: Complete expectations for the essay to be posted in CourseWorks by the end of the week.

Lecture Schedule and Readings

  • Readings: Next week will involve a significant reading of excerpts from the New York Times on the division of labor and society.

  • Assignment Due Date: All pages must be read by Tuesday, February 14, in preparation for the lecture.

  • Class Cancellation:

    • No Lecture on: Thursday, October 16.

    • Alternative Arrangements: Students may organize self-study or group study sessions during this time as there will be no formal lecture.

Resource Sharing

  • Campaign Flyers:

    • Source: Flyers developed by the Wages for Housewives campaign introduced by Maria Rosa Dalla Costa.

    • Context: The campaign is rooted in an Italian context but is recognized internationally.

    • Recommendation: Review resources in the CourseWorks file section under weeks five and six for analysis opportunities related to social activism.

Introduction