"From Print to Profit: Unveiling Necrocapitalism in the New York Times’" by Karene Cyprien

From Print to Profit: Unveiling Necrocapitalism in the New York Times’ Coverage of American Occupation in Ayiti

Date of Award

Winter 3-22-2023

Document Type

Undergraduate Honors Thesis

Degree Name

B.A. in Sociology and Criminology

Organizational Unit

College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Sociology and Criminology

First Advisor

Jared Del Rosso

Second Advisor

Lisa Martinez

Third Advisor

Jason Jeffries

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

All Rights Reserved
All Rights Reserved.

Keywords

Necrocapitalism, Haitian occupation, Neo-colonialism, Historical memory, Public policy

Abstract

On July 28, 1915, Ayiti experienced the first regional neo-imperialist experience when the United States began their occupation of the nation, lasting over 20 years. This event was critical for the transformation of modern post-colonial states. The 1915 occupation was carefully orchestrated and justified through media manipulation, with The New York Times playing a pivotal role in shaping domestic attitudes favoring intervention. By framing Ayiti as primitive and unstable while prioritizing foreign interests, the Times' narrative depoliticized the necrocapitalist occupation, obscuring its underlying racist, economic, and military motives. Necrocapitalism refers to the use of death and destruction as a source of profit and a means of controlling populations and territories. This case study explores the complicity of media in legitimizing neo-imperialist actions, offering insights into how powerful nations justified necrocapitalism. The U.S. occupation of Ayiti set a precedent for future interventions, illustrating how powerful nations choose to rationalize the murder, rape, and labor exploitation of marginalized populations under the guise of aid and stability. Recounting this history is crucial for recognizing and resisting contemporary forms of necrocapitalism in global power dynamics.

Copyright Date

6-3-2024

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

Rights Holder

Karene Cyprien

Provenance

Received from author

File Format

application/vnd.ms-powerpoint

Language

English (eng)

Extent

10 slides

File Size

1.2 MB

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