Write a short reaction/response paper on the documentary.

Your first assignment for this week is to watch this documentary (People’s Century, Part 5) on the industrial revolution, the rise of capitalism and early 20th century social-political-economic changes. Sociology as a discipline emerged in the social-political-economic-cultural atmosphere of the late 19th-early 20th century developments, hence, the documentary provides us with important insights for understanding the context of the time. In the documentary, you will also see interviews conducted as an oral history which presents real life experiences as well. Please use the link below to watch the documentary. After you finish watching, please see the writing assignment under this weekly module.


Write a short reaction/response paper on the documentary. In your reaction/reflection paper, in addition to providing a summary of the documentary, demonstrate your critical reflections, identify and present what you have found interesting/significant and offer your critical evaluation.

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