Marxism

• What is Marxism?

  A theoretical framework derived from the works of Karl Marx which analyses societies through the lens of historical materialism and class struggle. Anthropological Marxism emphasizes the importance of economic relationships, modes of production and social structures in shaping human societies
• What is Neo-Marxism?

  A modern reinterpretation and extension of classical Marxist ideas, incorporating cultural, structural and critical perspectives. It emphasizes the role of culture, ideology and discourse in perpetuating capitalist hegemony and class inequalities. Neo-Marxists analyse power structures, symbolic systems and global capitalism
• Who is Sidney Mintz?

  A leading neo Marxist in Anthropology, he is renowned for his research for his research on Caribbean societies, particularly his study of sugar plantations in the Carrabbean and their impact on culture and social relations. HE draws on Marxist ideas of economic exploitation to analyze the relationship between planation economies, labor systems and cultural practises. Mintz work highlights ways in which capitalist production influenced social structures and identities in colonial and post colonial contexts
• What is dependency theory?

  Poor nations provide natural resources, cheap labour, a destination for obsolete technology, and markets for developed nations, without which the latter could not have the standard of living they enjoy