Economic systems and Class dynamics
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Colonial Capitalism
Colonial capitalism refers to the exploitation of resources and labor in the Global South by the Global North. While ‘industrialisation’ refers to a country’s…
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Zero-Sum Thinking
Zero-sum thinking is a mindset in which individuals, groups, and nations view the world as a competitive arena, believing that one person’s success must…
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Workplace Equality
Workplace equality has been defined by the International Labor Organization (ILO) as equal working conditions and treatment at work regardless of gender, race, color,…
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Unionisation
Unionization is the process by which employees form trade unions in various industries. It has been a practice in business and trade since the…
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Sex Work
Sex work has historically been closely associated with discrimination, marginalization, and criminalization. From past centuries to the present day, sex work has always been…
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Overconsumption
In a capitalist society, buying and consuming products is an essential part of daily life. Yet, when consumers purchase products or services in quantities…
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Job Polarization
Job Polarization refers to a labor market phenomenon that has appeared in many countries in recent decades. While the number of middle-income jobs is…
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Housewifization
Traditional gender roles and division of labor have existed since the beginning of human civilization. The development of technology, war, and colonialism conquest expeditions…
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Bourgeoisie
Marxist theory is based on the concept that society is divided into two groups that directly face each other: the bourgeoisie, meaning the middle…
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Austerity Policies
Austerity policies involve reducing domestic wages and prices in order to restore competitiveness with other sectors and balance the government’s budget (Blyth, 2015). The…