- Posted on 17 Nov 2022
- 46-minute read
From Nike's support of Black Lives Matter to Gillette's engagement with the toxic masculinity debate, major corporations are increasingly taking a stand on social justice movements.
Critics of woke capitalism claim that corporations have no place in playing politics. On the other hand, others argue that big business should contribute to the interests of society.
Carl Rhodes, Dean of the UTS Business School and author of Woke Capitalism: How Corporate Morality is Sabotaging Democracy, joined Verity Firth, Pro Vice-Chancellor Social Justice and Inclusion, to discuss an alternative perspective: woke capitalism is a threat to democracy with devastating consequences.
If you are interested in hearing about future events, please contact events.socialjustice@uts.edu.au
Corporations and, in some cases, individuals have more power than ever before. Weve come to a stage where a new social contract is required. Its a question of looking to what extent economic freedom should overshadow the issues of how we live together in a democratic society. Prof. Carl Rhodes
Speakers
Professor Carl Rhodes is Dean of UTS Business School and is responsible for leading its vision to be a socially committed business school. Prior to his academic career, Carl worked in professional and senior management positions in change management and organisational development. As a scholar, Carl researches the relationship between business and society in the nexus of liberal democracy’s articulation with market capitalism.
The Hon. Professor Verity Firth is the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Social Justice and Inclusion) at UTS. She served as Minister for Education and Training in New South Wales (2008–2011) and NSW Minister for Women (2007–2009). After leaving office, Verity was the Chief Executive of the Public Education Foundation.