Marxist Feminism

Why is “Marxist Feminism” essential within the “Political Science” series? This book is your gateway to understanding how Marxism and feminism intersect to address issues of class, gender oppression, and social change. It provides an in-depth exploration of how these two powerful frameworks combine to critique and transform society. By reading this book, you will gain critical insights into the ways that economic and gender inequalities are intertwined and how they can be addressed through a Marxist feminist lens.

1-Marxist Feminism-Introduction to the core principles and key debates in Marxist feminism.

2-Socialist Feminism-Explores how socialist feminism bridges Marxist and feminist theory.

3-Materialist Feminism-Examines how material conditions shape gender and class oppression.

4-Feminist Movements and Ideologies-Overview of global feminist movements and their ideologies.

5-Feminist Political Theory-Discusses feminist approaches to political theory and their Marxist connections.

6-Marxist Schools of Thought-Overview of different Marxist theories relevant to feminist analysis.

7-Wages for Housework-Analyzes the campaign for recognizing domestic labor as economically valuable.

8-Marxism and the Oppression of Women-Explores how Marxist theory addresses gender oppression.

9-Immaterial Labor-Discusses the role of non-physical labor in capitalist economies and its gendered implications.

10-Reproductive Labor-Examines the economic and social significance of reproductive work.

11-Alexandra Kollontai-Highlights the contributions of Kollontai to Marxist feminist thought.

12-Critical Criminology-Discusses how Marxist feminism critiques traditional criminology.

13-Silvia Federici-Focuses on Federici's work on the intersection of capitalism, gender, and labor.

14-Heidi Hartmann-Analyzes Hartmann's theory of the 'unhappy marriage' of Marxism and feminism.

15-Rosemary Hennessy-Explores Hennessy's work on capitalism, culture, and feminist theory.

16-Lise Vogel-Discusses Vogel's analysis of social reproduction within a Marxist feminist framework.

17-Historical Materialism-Explores how historical materialism informs feminist analysis of society.

18-Feminist Urbanism-Examines how feminist theory critiques urban spaces and their design.

19-Feminism of the 99%-Discusses the global movement advocating for an inclusive, anti-capitalist feminism.

20-Caliban and the Witch-Analyzes the historical roots of capitalist exploitation and gender oppression.

21-The Traffic in Women-Explores the political economy of sex and gender relations in capitalism.

By investing in “Marxist Feminism,” you are not merely acquiring a book; you are gaining access to a transformative understanding of how class and gender intersect in shaping our world. This knowledge is indispensable for anyone committed to social justice and eager to explore the possibilities of systemic change through a Marxist feminist perspective.