Same Face, Different Name - Colonialism, Colonization, and Capitalism: How to Combat the Insidious Capitalist Individualism that Denies Basic Human Rights to US Citizens via Community Centric Bartering

Authors

Nadia LoneyFollow

Abstract

This paper examines the effects of colonialism, colonization, and capitalism

on the social fabric of the United States and how severing key connections

within society has hindered the direct benefits of community. As has been

tested in various cities around the world, intentional bartering can create a

sustainable community and combat the devastating effects that these

systems have had on the environment and the escalation of violence both

internally and globally. Art aimed at community rebuilding and a

decentralization of the US dollar, can help facilitate innovation that heal

various social wounds.

Recommended Citation

Loney, Nadia (2025) "Same Face, Different Name - Colonialism, Colonization, and Capitalism: How to Combat the Insidious Capitalist Individualism that Denies Basic Human Rights to US Citizens via Community Centric Bartering," McNair Research Journal SJSU: Vol. 21 , Article 6.
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/mcnair/vol21/iss1/6