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How do you, as a Marxist, view academia in the west? (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 8 months ago by destructor_rph@lemmygrad.ml to c/asklemmygrad@lemmygrad.ml

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I am in higher level education in the public university system. I used to view academia as a source of hope in society, and perhaps a progressive institution in someways, or some kind of source of hope with their supposed focus on science and research. After some years here, this "image" I had of academia has been shattered.

What are your perceptions of academia and research institutions, as Marxists?

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[–] ProbablyKaffe@lemmygrad.ml 24 points 8 months ago (1 children)

hellscape

Palo Alto by Malcolm Harris covers the creation and life of Stanford University and its role in Colonialism (and its Colonial roots). It's a hella long read but great at showing you that Academia is a pivotal arm upholding Colonialism and the Bourgeoisie.

[–] Charlie@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I’m currently halfway through this book and I would highly recommend it.

[–] ProbablyKaffe@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 8 months ago

btw for all, Chunka Luta Network library has the text and the audiobook available https://mega.nz/folder/cuMwjRyK#eDPayQSdYFwaCh9qr8zzPw