Nicole Curato suggests that we should critically challenge the idea that Marx, Durkheim and Weber are the ‘founding fathers’ of sociology. Do you agree with her? Why or why not?

Olusoga, David. 2016. Black and British: A Forgotten History. Pan Books

Write a review essay (2200 words) in response a choice of the following two questions:

Nicole Curato suggests that we should critically challenge the idea that Marx, Durkheim and Weber are the ‘founding fathers’ of sociology. Do you agree with her? Why or why not?

Draw on sections from your chosen book in your response.

Your response should cover the following objectives. Firstly, you should use examples from different sections of your chosen book (either Olusogae) to illustrate and to defend your argument.