Archive for December 30th, 2012
The Greens talk left but tack right
Posted by John, December 30th, 2012 - under Neoliberalism, Right wing, The Greens.
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The dominant forces in the Greens are driven by electoralism and an attachment to neoliberalism (or fiscal responsibility, as they prefer to call it). Regardless of the odd press release tacking left, the Greens have just legitimised the neoliberal agenda Gillard is implementing. And as they have done so, they have further accommodated to the establishment.
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Rage against rape: Stop violence against women
Posted by John, December 30th, 2012 - under India, Rape, sexism, Sexual abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence against women.
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‘A campaign against rape in isolation from all other aspects of women’s oppression will not serve the purpose. Rape, like domestic violence and sexual harassment, is a symptom of a deeply unequal class-based society that leads some men to think they can control women, including sexually. This is reinforced by women’s material inequality and lower status in society. We must challenge sexism and through the process of struggle will see millions of people questioning the brutal, sexist and exploitative capitlaist society in which we live and look for alternatives beyond capitalism.’