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Why Marxism is not Eurocentric (Stay At Home #35)

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May 5, 2020

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Today we're joined by professor of English at John Jay College, Nivedita Majumdar, to argue against the charge that because socialism is Western in its place of origin, it therefore loses relevance in the non-Western world. Instead, because capitalist exploitation and workers' resistance look fundamentally similar all over the world, regardless of cultural or normative differences, Marxism remains an invaluable tool for anyone who seeks justice.

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