marxism on globalisation Flashcards

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castells

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globalisation has created a ‘network society,’ where power and communication flow through digital networks rather than traditional hierarchies, reshaping global economies, culture, and politics

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dal yong jin

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‘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

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fuchs

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digital communication under capitalism exploits users through unpaid digital labour and data surveillance, reinforcing class inequality rather than promoting genuine equality

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seabrook

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globalised digital communication is a form of cultural imperialism, pushing western norms and values further into dominance

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bagdikian

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media ownership is concentrated in the hands of a small number of powerful corporations, creating a monopoly that limits diversity and promotes elite interests

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mchensey

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dominant platforms eg twitter are modern imperalists, colonising millions of global minds into the same norms and values

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chomsky

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Chomsky argues that the media serves capitalist interests, shaping public opinion to support elite agendas through a process he calls “manufacturing consent.”

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jurgenson

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Social media is used by disadvantaged groups so it should be praised by Marxists as it can be a form of generating class consciousness

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