Inequality

Originally posted by: Keren Wang, Fall 2024 Table of Contents Ideological Criticism - Overview Key Perspectives from Ideological Criticism Economic Inequality and False Consciousness Hegemony and Mythologies Psychoanalytic Criticism - Overview The Unconscious Id, Ego, and Superego Defense Mechanisms and Complexes References Ideological Criticism - Overview Ideological criticism is a method of analyzing texts and other rhetorical artifacts to uncover the underlying ideologies that shape and are reflected in them. This type of criticism is often used to explore how media, literature, and other forms of communication reinforce or challenge dominant social, political, and economic power structures. ...

I’m excited to share that I was recently featured on Free City Radio in an in-depth conversation about my research on the concept of human sacrifice in capitalism. The interview, now available on SoundCloud, is part of an interview series that examines the foundational realities of modern-day capitalism, specifically shaped by the notion of human sacrifice as a necessary element of economic systems. Here’s a link to the interview: Author Keren Wang on Human Sacrifice as Inherent to Capitalism Today. During this conversation, I explore how this framework, traditionally viewed through ancient rituals, continues in modern contexts through the exploitation of labor, environmental destruction, and systemic injustices. ...