“Let's make this clear, all forms of capitalism are unacceptable and revolting to justice, solidarity and equity.”
What is it about the term “capitalism” that inspires many of us to not call its name in vain and in the public square? Why is it that many of us will openly and forcefully critique “classism” but enthusiastically shy away from condemning capitalism in the same way? After all, we do publicly name and slam racism, homophobia or heterosexism, ageism, patriarchy or sexism and ableism. How effective will we be in organizing and rallying the oppressed against economic exploitation without naming the system that is brutalizing the majority?
in the time remaining, to help us understand how the man-made system of capitalism will lead to the extinction of our human species, and so many others.
Friday, January 16, 2015
Why Are We Afraid of Naming and Confronting Capitalism?
Click here to access article by Ajamu Nangwaya from Black Agenda Report. (Note: Although at this point in time the website contains some errors, you can access this important consciousness raising article by scrolling quite a ways down this link until it appears.)