Definition:
Anti-capitalism is opposition to capitalism as a system that produces exploitation, inequality, and ecological harm.
Usage Context:
Seen in political movements, labour organising, critical theory, and social justice activism.
Critical Note:
Anti-capitalism is frequently misrepresented as rejection of all structure or organisation. Critique is framed as nihilism to avoid engagement with substance.
Related Terms:
Capitalism, Late-Stage Capitalism, Post-Capitalism, Alternative Systems, Decommodification