Universities Discuss Rise of Populism and Crisis in Capitalism
What happened
University of Johannesburg and North-West University hosted political science discussions regarding the rise of right-wing populist movements globally. During the discussion, University of Johannesburg professor David Monyae argued that capitalism is in deep crisis and that the concentration of wealth contributes to widespread frustration. North-West University professor André Duvenhage discussed the importance of understanding left and right in relation to the status quo.
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Why it matters
The discussion highlighted that economic frustration and institutional failures are cited as forces behind the shift toward right-wing populism. Monyae stated that the economy is a core factor in this trend, suggesting that the failure of capitalism to deliver to the masses is a key issue.
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Who's involved
- University of JohannesburgHosted the political science discussion on populism and capitalism.
- North-West UniversityHosted the political science discussion on populism and capitalism.
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University of Johannesburg
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North-West University
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