Wolff Responds: Great Replacement Theory - A Critique

In this Wolff Responds, Prof. Wolff critiques the “Great Replacement” Theory that is becoming more mainstream in right-wing ideology. Wolff argues that Republicans are partially correct—there has been a replacement—but they have the wrong targets. Since the 1970s, capitalists have been replacing expensive white, christian male workers in order to maximize profits by automating, moving production overseas, and exploiting immigrant workers. The right-wing, in order to protect capitalism, have made immigrants, women, people of color, and any minority group into scapegoats for white Americans’ anger. Both Democrats and Republicans need to stand up against capitalist interests and speak out about what’s really going on.

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