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Welfare for a Humane Future: Moving Beyond the Welfare State of Racial Capitalism

Welfare for a Humane Future: Moving Beyond the Welfare State of Racial Capitalism

Matthews, David
Waitzkin, Howard

Paperback

General Political Science

ISBN10: 1998309525
ISBN13: 9781998309528
Publisher: Daraja Press
Published: May 24 2025
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.15 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Welfare for a Humane Future by David Matthews and Howard Waitzkin critiques the capitalist welfare state, emphasizing its role in sustaining racial capitalism's exploitative structures. The authors argue that welfare under capitalism reinforces racial and class divisions, as seen in historical policies like the New Deal, which excluded Black workers. They envision a post-capitalist welfare system rooted in communal values-love, solidarity, and participatory democracy-drawing inspiration from global examples like Rojava's democratic confederalism, Venezuela's communes, and Cooperation Jackson's solidarity economy. Key components include cooperative housing, community-controlled healthcare, and universal basic income, all managed through local assemblies. The book highlights mutual aid and grassroots organizing as pathways to transformative change, urging readers to build alternative institutions within capitalist societies. By prioritizing collective well-being over profit, the authors advocate for a welfare system that empowers communities and fosters equity.

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