Send us a text The episode critiques colonialism’s lasting impact through the lens of the "comprador effect," a Marxist theory highlighting how intermediary classes in post-colonial societies align with foreign interests, reinforcing economic dependency and inequality. We explore how these systems persist under a façade of morality. Our conversation also delves into cultural identity and community loyalty, examining how capitalism and colonialism disrupt traditional values. We begin by chall...
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Send us a text The episode critiques colonialism’s lasting impact through the lens of the "comprador effect," a Marxist theory highlighting how intermediary classes in post-colonial societies align with foreign interests, reinforcing economic dependency and inequality. We explore how these systems persist under a façade of morality. Our conversation also delves into cultural identity and community loyalty, examining how capitalism and colonialism disrupt traditional values. We begin by chall...
Enduring Colonial Legacies and Political-Economic Challenges in Modern Africa w/Abel Gaiya pt. 1
BlackFor30
52 minutes
1 year ago
Enduring Colonial Legacies and Political-Economic Challenges in Modern Africa w/Abel Gaiya pt. 1
Send us a text Unpacking Colonial Legacies: Trade, and Africa's Quest for Economic Independence Together with development economist Abel Gaya, we confront the enduring impact of colonial legacies on post-colonial Africa. We discuss the arbitrary borders drawn during the Berlin Conference and how they continue to fuel political instability and conflict by disregarding ethnic and cultural boundaries. Abel sheds light on Africa's rich pre-colonial societal structures and how these historical dy...
BlackFor30
Send us a text The episode critiques colonialism’s lasting impact through the lens of the "comprador effect," a Marxist theory highlighting how intermediary classes in post-colonial societies align with foreign interests, reinforcing economic dependency and inequality. We explore how these systems persist under a façade of morality. Our conversation also delves into cultural identity and community loyalty, examining how capitalism and colonialism disrupt traditional values. We begin by chall...
