Political Economy of Race, Class, and Gender - Book Report/Review Example

Capitalism is a reflection of exploitation like a woman is reduced to her genitalia in the face of a rapist. Critical evaluation of Gibson-Graham’s contribution towards non-capitalist economies in this direction gives another perspective of the debate. According to the author, noncapitalist economies are considered oppressive and more conservative devoid of sound socio-economic and political freedom. The communist and socialist ideology is considered less receptive to globalization and offers the best medium on which to develop capitalism alternative.

Although globalization has expanded the trade volume and social circumference of the society, instances of exploitative habits have characterized it.  A Noncapitalist economy is seen as resistant to exploitative aspects of globalization. However, such noncapitalist economies have inefficient human rights laws and hence exhibit a fascinating scenario especially in regard to gender inequality (Gibson-Graham 146). In that regard, JK Gibson explains how limited democracy in such countries is also the same as gender inequality that disadvantages womenfolk.

In general, globalization is seen as slowly eating into the social fabric of the society and unless regulated may widen the socio-economic gap that it seeks to close.