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TPS164 NO POLITICS BUT CLASS POLITICS | Walter Benn Michaels, Adolph Reed jr #TPSRaceReckoning

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Class, Race, and Economic Inequality

This chapter examines the intricate dynamics between class politics, anti-racism, and economic inequality, emphasizing the historical context of social exclusion and the welfare state. It critiques the individualistic solutions to poverty and the tendency to overlook systemic issues, advocating for a focus on redistributive equality. The discussion also highlights how contemporary identity politics can distract from addressing underlying class disparities, stressing the need for a more cohesive leftist movement that prioritizes collective action over mere representation.

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