Sociology Paper to argue that Emotional Illness is rooted in sociology through the theories by Durkheim and Marx. Compare and contrast Durkheim and Marx ideologies in “The Division of Labor” that manifests into mental illness for individuals. Discuss Durkheim’s theory of “Anomie” and Marx’s theory of “Alienation” through the sociological lens of the individual and society theorized in their different Division of Labor concepts and ideologies.
In this argumentative essay, address how emotional wellness linked to depression can be explained by the social structures and social interactions of individuals in context of their theories. Mental illness has profoundly disruptive effects on individual lives and on the social order we all take for granted. Emile Durkheim and Karl Marx offer captivating ideas of mental illness that are deeply rooted in the context of sociology. Address the significance of social structures and social interaction addressed through their different viewpoints discussed.  For example, Marx explains how individuals become isolated in society through capitalism through the division of labor process which causes alienation. Whereas, Durkheim offers his theory of anomie that causes depression and even suicide with the pressures of cultural norms and social expectations. The “keeping up with the Jones” mentality of the modern era per se.  In closing, explain how mental wellness is deeply rooted in the social structure of society deeply rooted in the context of sociology with a modern idea that is prevalent today. 

Final Paper 3 to 4 pages

Works Cited

Required

(1) Marx, Karl. “Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844. Karl Marx Estranged Labour.” Estranged Labour, Marx, 1844

(2) Giddens, Anthony. “Emile Durkheim Selected Writings”. See section on Anomie explained by Division of Labor

Additional per research 

(3) Add one or two scholarly source to support claim of mental illness tied to alienation and anomie today.