Revolutionary Feminism
Theory and Practice
Building revolutionary feminist consciousness and practice is necessary for working class struggles today.
Patriarchy is the socially-constructed, naturalization of gendered inequality and oppression. Enforced and reinforced through economic, cultural, and political marginalisation, gender violence and femicide, militarism and war, and dispossession and repression, patriarchy threatens humanity in all aspects of life and in all regions of the world. In this way, it is fundamental to global capitalism and imperialism.
However, as we become aware of how patriarchy operates as a system, we begin to see that revolution is not only possible but necessary! History shows us that only revolutionary processes can lead to true liberation from patriarchy. History also shows us that women have always and continue to lead the revolutionary struggles of the international working class. As the named and unnamed have echoed throughout history and throughout the world: There can be no true revolution without the liberation of women!
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In this course, we will investigate and discuss revolutionary feminist theory and practice through study, dialogue, and collaborative work. We will build our collective capacity to question our conditions and intervene in the current movement in a way that strengthens the organizations we need to build a liberated world. We will learn from past struggles, exchange with those building revolutionary movements today, and make plans for a liberated future.
To view the syllabus and materials from the 2020/2021/2022 cohort, download the full archive here.
Classes:
POLITICAL ECONOMY OF PATRIARCHY: ORIGINS
POPULAR FEMINISM AGAINST IMPERIALISM I
POLITICAL ECONOMY OF PATRIARCHY: IMPERIALISM
PATRIARCHY TODAY: CONJUNCTURAL ANALYSIS
POPULAR FEMINISM AGAINST IMPERIALISM II