Capitalism, Slavery, and Counter-Modernity in the Critical South

The Haitian Revolution: Capitalism, Slavery and Counter-Modernity (Critical South)

by Minka Kent

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Capitalism and slavery are deeply intertwined. The rise of capitalism in Europe was fueled by the transatlantic slave trade, and the profits from slavery helped to finance the Industrial Revolution. Slavery also played a central role in the development of the modern global economy, as enslaved Africans were forced to labor on plantations and in mines to produce the raw materials that were needed to fuel industrial growth.

The legacy of slavery continues to shape the present-day global economy and social order. The wealth that was accumulated through slavery has been passed down from generation to generation, and it continues to give white people an advantage over people of color. In addition, the racism that was used to justify slavery continues to exist today, and it manifests itself in a variety of ways, from police brutality to mass incarceration.

Counter-modernity is a term that is used to describe the ways in which people in the Global South are challenging capitalism and slavery. Counter-modernity includes a wide range of movements, from indigenous rights movements to environmental justice movements. These movements are working to create a more just and equitable world, one that is free from the exploitation and oppression that are inherent to capitalism and slavery.

One of the most important aspects of counter-modernity is its emphasis on the importance of community. Counter-modernity movements recognize that capitalism and slavery are systems that are based on individualism and competition, and they work to create alternatives that are based on cooperation and mutual aid. These movements are also working to create a more sustainable world, one that is not based on the exploitation of people and the environment.

Counter-modernity is a powerful force for change, and it is one that is growing in strength. As more and more people in the Global South become aware of the injustices of capitalism and slavery, they are joining together to fight for a better future. Counter-modernity is not just a critique of the present, but it is also a vision for a better future. It is a future that is based on justice, equality, and sustainability.

Capitalism and slavery are deeply intertwined, and the legacy of slavery continues to shape the present-day global economy and social order. However, counter-modernity is a powerful force for change, and it is one that is growing in strength. Counter-modernity movements are working to create a more just and equitable world, one that is free from the exploitation and oppression that are inherent to capitalism and slavery.

References

• Rodney, Walter. How Europe Underdeveloped Africa. London: Bogle-L'Ouverture Publications, 1972.
• Said, Edward. Orientalism. New York: Vintage Books, 1978.
• Wallerstein, Immanuel. The Modern World-System. New York: Academic Press, 1974.

The Haitian Revolution: Capitalism, Slavery and Counter-Modernity (Critical South)

by Minka Kent

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	626 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	269 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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