
Jacobin Show: The Trouble with Disparity w/ Adolph Reed and Walter Benn Michaels
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Intersections of Race and Class
This chapter examines the complex relationship between anti-racism and anti-capitalism within leftist discourse, arguing that these movements cannot be effectively pursued in isolation. The speakers critique the simplification of race and class issues and emphasize the need for a holistic, socialist approach to social justice and inequality. By exploring historical narratives and contemporary ideologies, they advocate for grounding political theory in lived experiences and addressing systemic disparities directly.
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