Everyone knows what theory to read by this point.

But what about stuff on Colonialism, Feminism, Systemic Racism and so on.

Any recommendations are welcome, but more specifically I would be interested in and appreciate how colonialism worked and what makes it unique as I see lots of people just equate it to war and conquest at large which I feel is wrong but would need a better understanding as to why.

The TMBS reading list is a good place to start IMO.

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/117332.TMBS_Book_Recommendations

While he was still alive, Michael was one of the few very outspoken voices in the Western Left talking about that stuff.

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Wait, its all connected to capitalism? Always has been.

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why I said not specifically

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Idk it just seems different to me, not entirely mind, than say The Peloponnesian War…or Native tribes fighting. I feel like it’s a related but separate beast. but maybe I am wrong.

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The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon should provide you some insight into colonialism.

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In b4 ‘read Settlers’

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