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Women and Socialism: Essays on Women's Liberation
by
Sharon Smith
Thirty years have passed since the heyday of the women’s liberation struggle, yet women remain second-class citizens. Feminism has shifted steadily rightward since the 1960s. This collection of essays examines these issues from a Marxist perspective, badly needed today.Women and Socialism locates the source of women’s oppression in class society, arguing that only a moveme...more
Paperback, 222 pages
Published
May 1st 2005
by Haymarket Books
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Disclaimer: I only read about half of this book. But I did appreciate what I read, particularly the opening chapter with its elucidation of Engel's "The Origin of the Family, Private Property, and the State" and the theory that gender oppression arose from class society and not some ill-defined will to violence ingrained in men. My only complaint was that, even in the bit I read, there was some significant overlap, with quotes and passages being repeated. A fairly common problem with c...more
a marxist explanation of women's struggles past present a future and how we can win a society based on equality. it is a little dated and could use some updating in light of the recent activity around rape and abortion rights. everything in this book is still super relevant and by updating i do not mean editing what is there but expanding the book with additional chapters/essays.
3.5 stars
I really liked the analysis in this book, but could have lived without the author lamenting that "feminists" aren't doing enough to change the capitalist status quo. Certainly, mainstream feminist organizations were co-opted into the capitalist movement ages ago, but there are plenty of radical organizations and individual women who have been fighting back.
I really liked the analysis in this book, but could have lived without the author lamenting that "feminists" aren't doing enough to change the capitalist status quo. Certainly, mainstream feminist organizations were co-opted into the capitalist movement ages ago, but there are plenty of radical organizations and individual women who have been fighting back.
Sharon Smith's book is a great exposition of the essentials of Marxist feminism. Very useful for socialists and all activists in the struggle for women's liberation.
Makes a good reference point for understanding why the world works the way it does.
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