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The Cloward-Piven Strategy: Intentional Political Crisis?
Introducing terms like the Cloward-Piven strategy reveals a deeper layer of political analysis where it is suggested that systemic crises may be utilized as opportunities to push for expansive government programs, such as guaranteed income. Originating from theories propounded by two Columbia University professors in 1966, this strategy argues that overwhelming systems of governance could compel significant political change.
The concerns of current crises seen in cities like New York or San Francisco align with this critique, perpetuating fears that chaos is both a strategy and result of current leadership.