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91. We Need Socialism - Interview w.Sudip Bhattacharya- Left POCket Project Podcast

Jul 24, 2025
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Sudip Bhattacharya
Sudip Bhattacharya, a PhD candidate in political science at Rutgers University, dives into the necessity of socialism for BIPOC communities confronted by capitalism's harms. He discusses the intricate political identities among people of color, emphasizing grassroots organizing over superficial politics. The conversation also highlights the influence of historical figures like Assata Shakur and Claudia Jones on contemporary struggles, and the importance of addressing community dynamics and systemic issues in building solidarity and effective activism.
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Socialism Needs Active Organizing

  • Socialism requires active organizing; it does not emerge automatically.
  • Assumptions that all people of color are progressive obscure the real diversity of political views.
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Complexities of POC Identity

  • The term POC holds different meanings across communities and regions.
  • Its value lies in its instrumental use for political organizing despite complex identities.
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Middle Class Identity Undermines Solidarity

  • The American middle class identity was constructed to weaken class solidarity and revolutionary potential.
  • Class identity shapes political behavior more than racial identity alone.
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