Social Studies Assignment: Exploring Luddism, Chartists, and Marxism

This assignment delves into the analysis of several key historical movements, including Luddism, Chartists, Marxism, Utopian Socialism, and Classical Conservatism. The paper provides a comparative analysis of these movements, evaluating their impacts, strengths, and weaknesses. It examines the reasons behind the ranking of each movement, focusing on their relevance to the working class and their effects on society. The assignment also explores the historical context, key figures, and philosophical underpinnings of each movement, shedding light on their significance in shaping social and political landscapes. The paper also touches upon the evolution of these movements, providing insights into their contributions to social and political thought. Through this analysis, the assignment aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the historical significance of each movement and its impact on the modern world.

Social Studies

Pros Cons Rank Reason for Ranking
Luddism  Skilled Labours
 Laissez-faire
led government
 Workers were
considered an
important
constituent of
production
 Decent
wages did
not increase
efficiency
 Working
conditions
were not
considered
appropriate
2 The reason I gave this
ranking to Luddism is
because they are not
flexible to change and are
reluctant to adapt new
changes in the
technological era.
Chartists
 It had a
national
application
 Helped in
creating a
distinctive
political culture
 Increased
working-class
awareness and
camaraderie
 Failed in
achieving the
six points of
People
Charter
 Failed to
enter
government
for
discussion
3 I gave Chartist 3 because
they understood the
working conditions and
stood by the people to
bring equality, however
was unable to place an
impact on the government.
Utopian
Socialism
 Philanthropic
who advocated
the end of
horrendous
conditions of
the average
worker.
 It helped in
creating a
classless
society.
 High in taxes
 More power
to workers
might not be
suitable
 The
government
can spend
unnecessaril
y.
3 Utopian Socialism helped
in diminishing an
authoritative management
and class among people
which according to me has
brought changes in the
present day

 It helped in
exterminating
domination in
corporation
Marxism  It helped in
creating
equality
systematically
 Benefitted the
society
 Protected the
right of union
 It affected
the education
system
negatively
 Did not
value the
concept of
ownership
 Limited
opportunity
for
visionaries
1 Marxism, according to me
affected the education
system and did not
provide much benefit to
the owners and influenced
a worker-based authority
which was forced upon the
owners and entrepreneurs
Classical
Conservatism
 Understating
the passing
trends
 Efforts in
preserving the
good factors for
the citizens
 Continuing to
use the good
factors that can
be used in
present era
 Narrow
minded
 Delusional
beliefs
1 According to me, based on
the study, I did not find
much difference between
Marxism and classical
conservatism because both
resisted change to a
certain percent and did not
favour the citizens much.