Global South Struggles for Socialism and the Workers' Side of Marxism
Abstract
Karl Marx originally planned to complement Capital with an additional work exploring capitalism from the side of the workers, which he never completed. In this article, Chris Gilbert argues that this projected "workers' side of Marxism" has a special relevance to the processes of anti-imperialist struggle in the Global South, explaining why they often turn to socialism despite underdeveloped productive forces and the relative scarcity of a classical proletariat.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Political Economy and Marxism
Marxism and Critical Theory
Political theory and Gramsci
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Monthly Review
- Pages
- 27–43
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN