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Narrating inequality, eliding empire
1School of Global Studies, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK.
The British Journal of Sociology
|March 25, 2021
Summary
This study critiques Piketty's analysis of global inequality, arguing it overlooks colonialism and enslavement. It proposes viewing these as integral to modern inequality, not separate issues, for a more accurate understanding.
Area of Science:
- Socioeconomics
- Global History
- Political Economy
Background:
- Thomas Piketty's work calls for a global, historical analysis of inequality.
- Current political transformations necessitate a re-evaluation of inequality.
- Existing analyses may perpetuate a Eurocentric view of global inequality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify a fundamental flaw in Piketty's analysis of global inequality.
- To critique the Eurocentric approach in understanding historical inequality.
- To propose an interconnected view of proprietarianism, colonialism, and enslavement.
Main Methods:
- Historical comparative analysis of political formations.
- Critique of existing theoretical frameworks on inequality.
- Examination of the integration of colonialism and enslavement in inequality regimes.
Main Results:
- Piketty's focus on inequality within nations obscures their imperial nature.
- Modern proprietarian inequality is intrinsically linked to colonialism and enslavement.
- Eurocentric approaches fail to capture the full scope of global inequality.
Conclusions:
- A revised historical analysis must integrate colonialism and enslavement.
- Understanding contemporary global inequality requires acknowledging its imperial roots.
- Transforming politics necessitates a non-Eurocentric framework for inequality.
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