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“Refusing Proper Subjection” - Andrew Krinks on the Religious Function of Mass Criminalization

Millennials Are Killing Capitalism

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Idleness and Power: The Capitalist Lens

This chapter investigates the historical intertwining of capitalism with societal views on idleness and vagrancy, highlighting how these perspectives shape labor discipline. It critiques the dual standards held by the wealthy regarding productivity while exposing the underlying racial and economic injustices within vagrancy laws. The discussion also delves into the theological and patriarchal constructs that reinforce hierarchical social structures, suggesting that deviation from these roles threatens both individual and collective well-being.

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