Red Start Podcast The Wretched Of The Earth (Part 2)
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May 26, 2021 The podcast discusses the challenges faced by colonized subjects in building an independent nation. It explores the difficulties of the national bourgeoisie in post-colonial societies and the need for a political party to educate and mobilize the masses. It also highlights the importance of shared concrete activities in a socialist organization and the significance of collective action and learning from practice.
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Role of the National Bourgeoisie
- Frantz Fanon discusses the national bourgeoisie's role in post-colonial societies.
- He argues they hinder true independence by maintaining colonial structures.
Forming a Political Party
- A political party, comprised of conscious individuals, should educate and politicize the masses.
- This party should be active throughout the country, not just in the capital.
Fanon's Definition of Bourgeoisie
- Fanon's definition of "bourgeoisie" differs from a traditional Marxist perspective.
- It includes elements of the working class, which can complicate organizing strategies.