Peasants, Propaganda, Economics, and Exploitation: A Response to Dalton (original) (raw)

This paper critiques Dalton's dismissal of exploitation in the context of understanding peasantry, arguing instead that exploitation is a significant political and social reality. It challenges Dalton's definitions of peasantries and exploitation, asserting that ignoring these dynamics perpetuates the status quo and undermines the nuanced understanding of social structures. The discussion emphasizes the ideological implications of defining peasantries without consideration of their exploitation.