[lbo-talk] Re: boycotting the unorganized (miidle class)

joanna bujes jbujes at covad.net
Tue Jan 25 08:49:36 PST 2005


But why is that? Surely it must be because these forms of oppression


>support capitalism; that is, the current form of capitalism is
>determined (in part) by racism, sexism and homophobia, while the current
>forms of these prejudices are determined (in part) by capitalism.
>
More loosely, any form of oppression (using a divide and conquer strategy) strengthens the ruling class because it divides those ruled by race, gender, what have you. Racism, sexism, etc., are not particular to capitalism, but they divide the working class.

Fighting these forms of oppression will not end capitalism, but they will diminish the power of the rulers to undermine the solidarity of the working class.

Joanna



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