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Social Reproduction Feminism or Socialist Feminism?

On Susan Ferguson’s book "Women and Work: Feminism, Labour and Social Reproduction."

Police Can’t Stop Gendered Violence — They Cause It

Liberals often argue, in response to calls to defund or abolish the police, that we need more cops to protect women against sexist violence. But police are a source of sexist violence, not a solution. An officer of London's Metropolitan Police killed Sarah Everard — and others attacked people who gathered to remember her.

Sybil Davis

March 19, 2021

The Women Incendiaries of the Paris Commune

The Paris Commune was founded 150 years ago. Women stood on the first lines of the attempt to "storm heaven." The first working-class government in world history represented an inflection point for the feminist women. This is an excerpt from Andrea D'Atri's book "Bread and Roses: Gender and Class Under Capitalism," which has just been published in English by Pluto Press.

Andrea D'Atri

March 16, 2021

This Wednesday: Andrea D’Atri Presents the Book “Bread and Roses”

On March 17, Andrea D'Atri will be presenting the new English-language edition of her book "Bread and Roses: Gender and Class Under Capitalism." The online event from the London radical booksellers Housmans will take place at 7pm GMT (London), 3pm EDT (New York), and 12pm PDT (Los Angeles). Free registration required.

Left Voice

March 15, 2021

8M: The Feminist Movement Defied Prohibitions and Took the Streets in Madrid

Although the "progressive" government of Pedro Sánchez did everything it could to prevent mobilizations, a major demonstration took place in the Spanish capital for International Women's Day.

Antonia Civelli

March 9, 2021

International Women’s Day is About Class Struggle. Down with Liberal Feminism

Kyrsten Sinema's recent actions highlight why liberal feminism belongs in the dustbin of history. This International Women's Day, fight for a feminist movement that is working class, socialist and internatinalist.

Maria Aurelio

March 8, 2021

What Is International Women’s Day?

“Why is there no Men’s Day?” “Women’s Day should be every day.” “Buy your girlfriend flowers.” “Aren’t we getting any presents at the office?” “It’s not a day of celebration but of struggle, because it’s the day we remember the women workers who died in a fire.” “What fire?” Here, Andrea D'Atri explains the real history behind International Women's Day.

Andrea D'Atri

March 8, 2021

Thailand Legalizes Abortion Up to 12 Weeks

The Thai senate has voted to make abortion legal in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, but will maintain penalties for abortions performed after this period. While the law is a step forward, it falls short of full decriminalization.

Otto Fors

February 3, 2021

After Decades of Struggle in the Streets, Argentina Legalizes Abortion

In a monumental victory for the feminist movement, Argentina has voted to make abortion legal and free during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. Socialist feminists have been on the frontlines of this struggle from the beginning.

Tatiana Cozzarelli

December 30, 2020