Thursday, February 20, 2014

Falguni A. Sheth on neoliberalism and the biopolitics of charity

In my research, I’ve been exploring neoliberalism and the biopolitics of charity. How do we understand consumption and activism in a society whose social/public safety nets are increasingly eroded?
I’m going to try to post a series of pieces on neoliberal practices. This is the first. And there’s a fun snarky video at the end.
Translation Exercises — Philosophers Club
Consumer Activism and the Biopolitics of Consumption

Correcting the Poor: The Civilizing Impulses of Homo Corporatus and Private Charities
Falguni A. Sheth
(h/t John Zelnicker)

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