WOMEN AND REVOLUTION: MARX AND THE DIALECTIC
WOMEN AND REVOLUTION: MARX AND THE DIALECTIC
Author(s): LILIA D. MONZÓSubject(s): Gender Studies, Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Marxism, State/Government and Education, Studies in violence and power, Nationalism Studies, Sociology of Culture, Sociology of the arts, business, education, Inter-Ethnic Relations, Ethnic Minorities Studies, Sociology of Politics
Published by: Addleton Academic Publishers
Keywords: women’s liberation; Marxism; racism; women of color; class; dialectic;
Summary/Abstract: This article argues that Marxism is inherently anti-sexist, anti-racist, and against all forms of exploitation and oppression. As a philosophy of revolution, Marxism is more than about economic restructuring but rather argues for the development of a new humanity based upon a class-less mode of production. Dialectically, these changes must come simultaneously from changing relations of production, changes in the material conditions of families, and the development of values and ideologies related to freedom and equality. Women’s liberation and anti-racism play a central role in this revolution. Working class women and women of color are especially roused to action due to the hyper exploitation and oppression they face around the world. Their voices, energy and commitment are necessary to class struggle and class struggle is necessary for women’s liberation movements.
Journal: Knowledge Cultures
- Issue Year: 4/2016
- Issue No: 06
- Page Range: 97-121
- Page Count: 25
- Language: English
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