Woke Capitalism: Is corporate morality sabotaging democracy?
Join us on Monday 14 November to hear Professor Carl Rhodes in conversation with the Hon Professor Verity Firth as they explore how corporate interest in social causes has significant implications for democracy.
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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.
Presented by the UTS Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion, hear from Professor Carl Rhodes, Dean of the UTS Business School and author of 'Woke Capitalism: How Corporate Morality is Sabotaging Democracy', in conversation with the Hon Professor Verity Firth, as they explore an alternative perspective: woke capitalism is a threat to democracy with devastating consequences.
About the speakers
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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.
![Hon Professor Verity Firth](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_medium_x1/public/2022-11/Verity-Firth.png?itok=blUuM4WG)
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.