Sociology - Karl Marx Theory of Alienation

This article discusses Karl Marx's theory of Alienation in Sociology, explaining the concept and theory, Marx's purpose, goal, and assumptions. It presents data on cooked and pre-made meals and analyzes the impact of separation on society. The theory provides a view of the separation of people from their human nature and the impact of capitalism on society.

Sociology – Karl Marx Theory
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................2
Part 1 – Explanation of concept and theory.................................................................................................2
Explain the theory of concept..................................................................................................................2
Marx’s purpose........................................................................................................................................3
Marx’s Goal.............................................................................................................................................3
Marx’s assumptions.................................................................................................................................4
Part 2 – Presentation of data........................................................................................................................4
Cooked meal............................................................................................................................................4
Pre-made meal.........................................................................................................................................7
Part 3 – Analysis of data..............................................................................................................................8
Part 4 – conclusion and Implications.........................................................................................................10
References.................................................................................................................................................12
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Introduction
Sociology is the study of the development, functioning as well as the structure of the human
society. Karl Marx, the sociologist, provided an effective theory of Alienation that clearly
describes the facts of human society and their working process in the world. The purpose of the
paper is to provide a useful view of the theory and the concept of Alienation by Karl Marx. The
paper also discusses on the data presentation and analyze the entire data presentation by Karl
Marx theory.
Part 1 – Explanation of concept and theory
Explain the theory of concept
The theory of Alienation of Karl Marx provides the view that it is the process of separating the
things which belong together naturally. The theory also provides the view that the result of
antagonism is being created when the social relation is thrown out from their natural harmony
(Marx). In this theory the concept of “species being” which clearly states that the separation of
people from their human nature. According to Karl Marx, it is the natural consequences of the
capitalism due to the various reasons. There are various aspects of alienation that could figure
out from the theory of Karl Marx. The first one is the alienation from the products; then the
second one is the alienation from the working process (Alexander). The third one is the
alienation from the human being itself, the fourth is the alienation from others, and the fifth one
is the alienation from nature. This theory helps to understand the facts which eventually make the
people and things separated from each other. For example; there are various concepts regarding
the events, and for that, it became much effective for the people. The theory eventually provides
the view that separation of people is the natural process or the human-made process which that
create a significant impact on the people and the development of economic stability.
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Marx’s purpose
The primary purpose of Karl Marx for the development of this theory in the world is to reveal the
various activities of human which lies behind the dominating society (Barbalet). He showed the
various characteristics of the society as well as the action of human being with the help of
alienation theory. It can be seen that Karl Marx took his time for understanding the process, and
also it help him to provide the most suitable and effective concept within the theory. This created
huge sensation within the world where the society from the background is entirely dominating
the working function of the human being. After the completion of the selected task, they are
being separated from the sources, or they do not have power over the causes. According to Karl
Marx, the drawbacks of the modern capitalism is that it provide benefits and suitable working
function to the people, but it was gradually taking away the basic human nature (Laibman). The
entire process provides the view that the working function of the human being is creating huge
impact within the market and for that, they have to deal with the various issue within the society.
His theory provides the view that with the development of capitalism in the world people are
getting away from their human nature and this is the primary concept of alienation.
Marx’s Goal
Karl Marx goal for the development of alienation theory in the world is to bring changes within
the social activity and the psychology of the people (Shantz, Alfes, Bailey, and Soane). He
creatively provides the view that people are getting separated from their self and also from the
various working process due to the capitalization. His goal predicts the social problem, and
somewhat it is also suitable for maintenance of the social problem. For example; at the beginning
of capitalization Karl Marx predicted the social issues that would be faced by the people. His
prediction was appropriate, and the theory of alienation provides the view of social factor. The
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theory is much effective for the society to provide a suitable and effective view of the working
process and the development of business within the organization. The primary concept of his
goal for the development of this theory is to improve the working function and also the nature of
social life (Windsor, and Carroll). The theory clearly shows that people are becoming more
capitalist and for that, the working function is also getting profoundly disturbed.
Marx’s assumptions
The assumption of Karl Marx provides the view that the organization of society is directly
affecting the consciousness of people (Anderson et al). It is clear from the various facts that the
working function of the people within the market is quite effective and they are creating huge
beneficial within the market. His assumption of people that they are getting separated from
themselves is one the most impacted concept on the people. For example; people work within the
organization or in some other field, and they produce the things which they are being separated
on behalf of money. The fact is clear that the human being treats them as the species being and
try to work for the betterment of others rather than providing focus on their development. The
entire process is quite effective, and this helps the people to understand their aspects and their
development in nature (Chilcote). The assumption of Karl Marx in every aspect is helpful for the
people and also for the world to maintain their activity in the field.
Part 2 – Presentation of data
Cooked meal
I had invited two of my close friends and my relatives to the “get together” party. The party was
started in the evening so as an evening dish I had served a pasta dish for them. I had made
“Chicken Spaghetti” for them and for making this starch had been used by me and from which I
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had made the sauce of spaghetti. For making this dish I had taken fresh chicken breasts and
vegetables and along with five packets of spaghetti from the market in the morning. Before
starting the recipe, I had chopped all the plants that I bought from the market for making this
dish like onions, tomato, beans, and carrot and cut the chicken breasts into small pieces and
getting ready for making the sauce with starch. For making the tomato paste, I had split each
tomato into four sections and put it into the electric mixture for preparing the tomato paste. In
this method, I had used five tomatoes for making the tomato paste.
Recipe- “Chicken Spaghetti with Red Sauce”
Ingredients
Spaghetti, olive oil, brown onion, garlic, cloves, Italian diced tomatoes, tomato paste (made
earlier), fresh continental parsley, caster sugar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, barilla penne
rigate, 6 boneless chicken breast, canola oil, julienned green pepper, sliced mushrooms, Italian
seasoning, dried oregano, carrot, beans.
Methods for Red Sauce
 Five tablespoon olive oil has heated in a large frying pan over medium flame
 After 20 seconds six chopped brown onion has added with the oil and stirred it properly
until it turns brown
 When it becomes brown five crushed garlic were added and shook it for one minute until
it smells comes out
 Then add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste which I had made earlier and increase the
flame to boil it
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 When the tomatoes were thoroughly cooked, then I had reduced the heat from medium
and then simmer and stirred it for 7-8 minutes until the red sauce becomes thickens
slightly
 Add some parsley and sugar to it and along with I had added some pepper and salt to
taste in the sauce
Now the red sauce is ready, and after that, I had started to prepare chicken spaghetti with this red
sauce.
Method for Chicken Spaghetti
 First, boil the chicken in a large bowl with salted water
 When the chicken gets cooked to remove the water and keep it in the container and
set aside
 Add about 8-10 tablespoon of canona oil in a large pan for frying the chicken breast.
The chicken breast was cut into small ½ inch pieces
 When the oil becomes hot and the chicken breast for frying. About 9-10 minutes were
taken for frying the chicken
 After grilling the chicken turns red and I have kept this aside in a big bowl and
covered it with a lid
 After that chopped carrot and beans were fried in a small frying pan and held apart
covering in a small bowl
 Boil spaghetti in a bowl for 9-11 minutes with salt and after when it boiled drain the
excess water
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 Add spaghetti with the fried chicken in a pot add low flame. Then add diced
tomatoes, barilla penne rigate, salt, peppers and red tomato sauce
 Mix it well and stirred with for 5 minutes until the whole vegetables get mixes well
 When the all process mixes up add garlic powder and pepper when served
After preparing this, I had set the table and served the dish on the plate and with the fork to every
member whom I had invited for this party. We were all sitting at the dining table and some on
the sofas and talked about our professional lives. After completing the meal, they had praised my
cooking capability and everybody enjoyed by the dish at the get-together party.
Pre-made meal
I had invited the same family members and friends for a pre-made lunch. Though this dish was
bought from "Applesbee's" one of the famous restaurant in the United States while my friends
and family members thought that I had made this dish. I had bought “Chicken Lasagna” at this
time from the restaurant and did not inform any of my guests that I do not make this dish. My
family members and friends praised me for making such a tasty dish for them and told me to
make this type of dish more in the coming days. I had served the meal in the dining table to
every member whom I had invited in the last get together party. I had removed all the containers
so that no one can know that I have bought this from the restaurant. I served the dish in the plate
to the individual member whom I had invited in the past get together party. My serving process
was same as I had done in the past get together party. In this party, we were talking about our
personal life and watching television at this party. We were all watching a horror movie at that
time as many of the people were not interested in talking with their personal life. Each of the
members was very happy about my both party, and I am also pleased about getting praises for
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them. In the earlier get together party I had made the dish own, but in this party, I have bought it
from the restaurant, so I feel somewhat guilty as I do not deserve praises at that time. While I am
happy that everybody praises my capability of making such a tasty and delicious dishes for them.
In the first party, I feel very proud that I had made this dish on my capability while I feel
somewhat depressed in the second party because I had bought the meal from the restaurant and
not made by self. Besides this, both the dishes were very tasty and delicious as I think that I can
also make the "Chicken lasagna" dish in my home. At that time I will also invite by family
members along with my close two friends so that they tasted my homemade ‘Chicken Lasagna'
dish and praised me for making a delicious meal for them.
Part 3 – Analysis of data
In the process of preparation of first meal the entire concept was quite effective and also
developing the valuable working function. When the entire process for the development of food
and the collection of ingredients was going on, it became quite sensible that they are all not
different. The products and the process were quite familiar and where the human being these are
essential for the development of suitable and effective process within the market. In this concept,
the theory of Karl Marx effectively provides the view that the products and the ingredients are
being alienated from the sources. For example; the chicken that is being used in the recipe is
being alienated from its life. It is clear that to get something suitable and to affect one has to
make enormous sacrifices. The preparation for the meal, in the beginning, was not effective but
as time passed, it became much interesting. The entire development of red sauce with the starch
and the meal is quite innovative. The sense of satisfaction was completely derived when the
whole meal was being served to the people. This is one of the greatest satisfaction for the
cookers to see their meal is being served and eaten by others.
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The theory of alienation provides the view that cooking and serving it to the others is also a kind
of separation (Hascher, and Hadjar). Though this separation provides satisfaction to the
producers and even the others to fulfill their needs. The entire process was quite interesting, and
also it helps to maintain a suitable and effective process for the development of products within
the market. The involvement in the process of the cooking system provides the view that the
connection with the guest is getting highly affected. This can be understood from the facts that
while the preparation is on it became quite difficult to provide entire concentration to the guest
and for that there is a mild separation is being created. It can also be explained with the help of
alienation theory where the host and the guest gets separated due to some other process. The
connection with the guest and the meal server is essential, and this needs to be done with the
effective working process. The entire labor is to understand the working process and the theory
of alienation within the practical life (Ghosh). People in this aspect provides the view to maintain
their activity and their working function with the effective style of communicating in the entire
process.
The entire cooking labor in this context clearly describes the effect of species being. This is
because I am not a cook or do not have any kind of cooking experience. The concept of species
providing the view that human basic nature is being separated from the people (Qingde, and
Jing). In this case, also I have never performed cooking, but due to the task and the labor, I have
to do it which is the separation of my human nature from me. The entire process delivers
valuable and effective food for the people and tries to improve the nature of human being. From
the Karl Marx theory, it is clear that entire working function and the process. The entire
communication with the guest while serving the meal is on professional life. The entire process
is quite effective, and for that, it helps to develop various working function within the market.
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The theory provides the view that the method of alienation is highly effective in the cooking
process of the firm (Schneider). For example; preparation of the recipe and serving them to the
guest is done well, and the entire process carried suitably. It can be seen that the guest was all
happy with the food and for that, it provides a huge satisfaction which is a suitable process of
socialization.
The theory is based on the process of how a person or the thing is being separated from their
nature being (Berman). In the laborious task, it can be seen that the entire process is being
processed to develop a suitable meal. The process of get-together or gathering is the social
activity but due to this people have to perform various things which is the primary reason for
their alienation. In the modern life, people have forgotten the way to cook as there is numerous
way of getting a pre-cooked meal which is highly affecting in the modern world but it is
alienating the people from their human nature. The process is quite effective which particularly
predicts the working function of the human in nature (Baker, and Eichler). With the development
of business and suitable working function, people can increase their working function and their
quality of product delivery within the firm. Sociology helps the people to maintain their social
position and their working function within the society. The entire process is quite effective, and
for that, it allows the firm in the development of suitable valuable working function (Runqian,
JIANG, and Daojin). The concept is clear for the people with the development of process and the
products that are being separated from them. In most of the time, it can be seen that it is quite
satisfying if the people in return are getting a suitable price. Though according to Marx the price
is not the appropriate thing for the human nature, and also it destroys the entire concept of human
being.
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Part 4 – conclusion and Implications
The paper eventually concludes the facts that sociology is the basic concept of structuring as well
as the human nature within the society. The paper also concludes that Karl Marx with his
alienation theory effectively provides the view that the entire working function of the firm is to
maintain their activity and their social context. The process of getting separated from the
products is quite disturbing, and also it takes away the basic nature of the human being. In this
process, it effectively involves the process of development as well as working function within
the market. It can be understood from the facts that are provided within the paper that in the
modern society people have changed a lot and for that, they are losing their basic human nature.
The paper evaluates the facts that human need to change their view on the social context for the
development of basic human nature.
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