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79 | What Could It Mean to Say, “Capitalism Causes Sexism and Racism”? with Professor Vanessa Wills

What's Left of Philosophy

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The Relationship Between Capitalism, Sexism, and Racism

This chapter explores the connection between capitalism, sexism, and racism, emphasizing that capitalism shapes the social conditions under which these forms of discrimination occur. It discusses different perspectives on this relationship, arguing for the importance of understanding capitalism's role in shaping sexism and racism. The conversation touches upon Marxism, class oppression, identity-based oppression, and feminist standpoint theory.

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