marxism on globalisation Flashcards
(8 cards)
castells
globalisation has created a ‘network society,’ where power and communication flow through digital networks rather than traditional hierarchies, reshaping global economies, culture, and politics
dal yong jin
‘platform imperialism’ as the dominance of Western digital platforms across the globe, arguing that this creates a modern form of digital colonialism where economic and cultural power is concentrated in the hands of a few tech giants
fuchs
digital communication under capitalism exploits users through unpaid digital labour and data surveillance, reinforcing class inequality rather than promoting genuine equality
seabrook
globalised digital communication is a form of cultural imperialism, pushing western norms and values further into dominance
bagdikian
media ownership is concentrated in the hands of a small number of powerful corporations, creating a monopoly that limits diversity and promotes elite interests
mchensey
dominant platforms eg twitter are modern imperalists, colonising millions of global minds into the same norms and values
chomsky
Chomsky argues that the media serves capitalist interests, shaping public opinion to support elite agendas through a process he calls “manufacturing consent.”
jurgenson
Social media is used by disadvantaged groups so it should be praised by Marxists as it can be a form of generating class consciousness