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Jewish capitalist | #TranslateHate

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Jewish capitalist

noun \ 'joōiSH 'kapədləst \

: a person who supports the principles of capitalism, an economic and political system based on private or corporate ownership of production and profits as opposed to public or state ownership

WHEN IT’S ANTISEMITIC:

Jews have been accused of puppeteering the world economy for centuries, having been associated with money since the Middle Ages when commerce, trade, and other financial industries were the only professions Jews were allowed to have. As capitalism replaced other traditional forms of commerce, the association of Jews with money remained (see greed).

Graffiti artist Mear One’s “Freedom for Humanity” mural depicting white male capitalists, several who are Jewish (see Jewish features) as the enemy of the good.
Graffiti artist Mear One’s “Freedom for Humanity” mural depicting white male capitalists, several who are Jewish (see Jewish features) as the enemy of the good. London, 2012.

While capitalism and communism are each terms that describe an economic philosophy and worldview that have been embraced by millions of people and served to define the two adversaries of the Cold War which dominated the 20th century, when an adjective is added and the terms become Jewish capitalist or Jewish communist (see Jewish communist), the meanings change.

Blaming Jews as “greedy capitalists” or for being at fault for capitalism’s woes is a form of economic antisemitism. Economic antisemitism is based on the alleged economic status and financial behavior of Jews. It can also transcend into government policies which target Jews based on perceived economic practices.

 

 

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