Tag: political economy

The Consequences of Clothing: The Dirty Side of Second-hand Clothing Donations (and 4 Helpful Alternatives)

September 11, 2020

What happens to your used clothing donations may not be what you expect… heard about the interesting life of second-hand clothing for the first time in my first anthropology course, Culture and Society. The story of used clothing is a perfect example of political economy and globalization. … More The Consequences of Clothing: The Dirty Side of Second-hand Clothing Donations (and 4 Helpful Alternatives)

Everyday Anthropology: Political Economy

July 3, 2019

There are many ways to define the theory of political economy (especially depending on the field of study you ask). Based on my background in anthropology, I define it like this:

Political economy is the study of cultural phenomenon in the broader context of economic, political and social power structures. It is a way of studying culture that recognizes the influence of politics, economic structures and social hierarchies on everyday life.
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