Money Talks
The most common way for capitalist industries to cut costs in order to guarantee profit is
What is ... to Decrease Wages
A market-oriented political and economic approach that encourages free trade and individualistic self-interest?
What is…. Neoliberalism.
The Marvel franchise is an example of what aspect of capitalism?
What is ...Endless expansion and reinvestment to avoid collapse/overproduction
Capitalism dominates not primarily through conspiracy, deceit, or constant violence, but by
What is… Hegemonic Influence
The act of turning essential public services into commodities that can be bought and sold
What is… Privatization
Within neoliberalism, the role of the media is to normalize and promote certain ideologies within the working class to ensure citizen participation in capitalist culture. In the following video, what neoliberal ideology is being promoted?
What is… Individualism and/or consumerism. (manifest destiny/american dream)
This term refers to the way capitalism displaces traditional cultural practices, replacing them with consumer-based identities.
What is… Cultural Commodification?
_____ is the inevitable outcome of capitalists harnessing the power of neoliberalism to expand and profit, regardless of war, recession and poverty
What is… Overproduction (of goods that can be profitably sold).
Like we have just seen, dominant coverage from outlets like MSNBC demonized Free Palestine protests, despite overall anti-war sentiment and solidarity on campuses. MSNBC is owned by Comcast, whose two major shareholders are the Vanguard Group Inc. and Blackrock Inc; (military manufacturing companies).
Major military manufacturing companies have a vested interest in negative media coverage of the protests for what possible reason?
What is… continuing pro-war sentiment in order to gain profit