A Marxist Analysis of the Movie Third World Romance
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Marxist Analysis, Class struggle, Exploitation, Asynchronous Classes, Capitalists, Social conditionsResumen
This study provides a Marxist analysis of Dwein Ruedas Baltazar's film Third World Romance. It aims to uncover the deeper meanings within the film’s dialogues and scenes, particularly focusing on the struggles of Filipino individuals from marginalized communities as they search for stable employment to achieve financial security and meet their daily needs. The analysis highlights the class struggle and the exploitation of the working class by capitalists, especially in their pursuit of fair wages and equitable labor practices. Additionally, the study critiques how resilience is often romanticized as a coping mechanism in the face of personal challenges, masking the underlying social issues. Through the characters of Alvin and Britney, the film offers a realistic portrayal of the socio-economic conditions still affecting many Filipinos today. This Marxist critique serves as a lens through which recurring societal problems such as inequality, exploitation, and economic hardship are examined.
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