![]() ![]() But to ignore race and class as they continue to structure human experience would be sheer folly. Kersplebedeb mistakenly attributes to me a desire to abolish categories such as race and class. A basic understanding of the overall picture – a critique of capitalism, racial subjugation, patriarchy, imperialism and colonialism – is vital. But beyond his comments on style, it is worth exploring some substantive critiques Kersplebedeb presents. Admittedly, my writing – and perhaps the journal itself – are not always exemplars of accessibility. Perhaps Sakai was addressing what he perceived as a common misreading of his initial work, though I really can’t say.Īs Kersplebedeb points out, accessible language is important. ![]() In the interview, however, I see Sakai speaking with a greater degree of nuance while maintaining the core thesis of Settlers. Both texts are readable and interesting, although no work can be complete. I have also read the interview with Sakai put out by Karl Kersplebedeb. For the record, I did read Sakai’s Settlers: Mythology of the White Proletariat in full. ![]()
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