Social theory reading and discussion post

This weeks reading is on Critical Theory. The reading is textbook pages 397-430. 

Reconstruct and present a synopsis of the readings, and highlight arguments you found compelling (that is, they help you understand social phenomena) or interesting (that is, the thought is provocative and makes you think differently) and explain why that is the case. Finally, try to pose one question about the text either seeking clarification or raising a criticism.