Imperialism, Inequality and Human RightsÂ
There is a wealth of evidence which attests to the growth and deepening of economic inequality around the world, both within and between countries. There is a corresponding literature addressing the negative impact of economic inequality on the entire corpus of human rights. However, in both cases the dominant perspectives elide the root causes of economic inequality. They fail to take account of how contemporary imperialism entrenches and reproduces a system of global inequality. This paper will draw on recent scholarship on contemporary imperialism to demonstrate the central, structural role it plays in producing inequality, with all the human rights undermining implications this has. Further, it will be argued that any account of inequality and human rights that does not foreground imperialism, ends up superficially addressing symptoms, while leaving the core problem untouched. Â
⬤ October 26th 2022, 14.00-15.30 (CEST). For more information on the seminar and the speaker please click here.Â
Adom Getachew: Disclosing the Problem of Empire in W.E.B. Du Bois's International Thought
Adom Getachew, Assistant Professor of Political Science, The University of Chicago – 'Disclosing the Problem of Empire in W.E.B. Du Bois's International Thought' @ Symposium: 'Towards a Global Intellectual History of an Unequal World, 1945-Today'
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Research diaries
We recommend:
⬤ Christian O. Christiansen: Interview for P1 Orientering on Davos summit and inequality [In Danish]
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⬤ The world leading global inequality economist Branko Milanovic: Branko Milanovic blog
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⬤ Christian O. Christiansen: Supertanker: Do They Know It's Christmas (in conversation with Per Bjerre, Oxfam Ibis) [Radio interview in Danish]
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⬤ Christian O. Christiansen: Supertanker: An unequal world (in conversation with politician Mogens Lykketoft) [Radio interview in Danish]
Writings
Imperialism, Inequality and Human RightsÂ
Webinar with Paul O’Connell (SOAS University of London)
There is a wealth of evidence which attests to the growth and deepening of economic inequality around the world, both within and between countries. There is a corresponding literature addressing the negative impact of economic inequality on the entire corpus of human rights. However, in both cases the dominant perspectives elide the root causes of economic inequality. They fail to take account of how contemporary imperialism entrenches and reproduces a system of global inequality. This paper will draw on recent scholarship on contemporary imperialism to demonstrate the central, structural role it plays in producing inequality, with all the human rights undermining implications this has. Further, it will be argued that any account of inequality and human rights that does not foreground imperialism, ends up superficially addressing symptoms, while leaving the core problem untouched. Â
⬤ October 26th, 14.00-15.30 (CEST). For more information on the seminar and the speaker please click here.
Adom Getachew: Disclosing the Problem of Empire in W.E.B. Du Bois's International Thought
⬤ Read more about 'Towards a Global Intellectual History of an Unequal World, 1945-Today'
Research diaries
We recommend:
⬤ Christian O. Christiansen: Interview for P1 Orientering on Davos summit and inequality [In Danish]
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⬤ The world leading global inequality economist Branko Milanovic: Branko Milanovic blog
Â
⬤ Christian O. Christiansen: Supertanker: Do They Know It's Christmas (in conversation with Per Bjerre, Oxfam Ibis) [Radio interview in Danish]
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