| ID | 171313 |
| Title Proper | Recreating the Third World project |
| Other Title Information | possibilities through the Fourth World |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Whetstone, Crystal ; Yilmaz, Murat |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In this paper, we make a theoretical argument that the Third World be returned to its political origins to inspire an updated Third World Project (TWP), revived as a global movement for progressive, anti-imperialist forces, through the Fourth World movement, which highlights internal colonialism. Both the TWP and the United Nations recognise only nation states as full members. We examine how a Third World strategy that brings in the Fourth World, or indigenous, minority and/or stateless groups, can help oppressed groups gain more autonomy and rights through a transnational solidarity rooted in empathy. We trace the intellectual roots and history of the TWP and consider obstacles in bringing together the TWP and the Fourth World movement. A Fourth World strategy corrects the TWP’s implicit approval of an underlying imperialism, and the TWP provides the Fourth World movement a model to accomplish its goal of resisting uncritical modernity. |
| `In' analytical Note | Third World Quarterly Vol. 41, No.4; 2020: p.565-582 |
| Journal Source | Third World Quarterly Vol: 41 No 4 |
| Key Words | Internal Colonialism ; Anti - Colonialism ; Political Resistance ; Third World Project ; Indigenous Autonomy |