Exploitation and Oppression in Erik Olin Wright’s Social Theory, and a Marxian Complement

Authors

  • João Alexandre Peschanski

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2237-4485.lev.2012.132296

Keywords:

Marxism, Exploitation, Social Theory

Abstract

Exploitation and oppression remain key concepts in Erik Olin Wright's social theory, and this piece provides a general mapping of those concepts. These concepts are defined and their connection is cleared out. Marx's theory of industrial reserve army is discussed to make the point that non-exploited workers are potentially useful for understanding how apparently superfluous people for exploiters have an impact on exploitation dynamics. Marx's point contributes to Wright's overall conceptual enterprise.

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Published

2012-04-18

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Section

Political Theory

How to Cite

Exploitation and Oppression in Erik Olin Wright’s Social Theory, and a Marxian Complement. (2012). Leviathan (São Paulo), 4, 138-149. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2237-4485.lev.2012.132296