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Marxism And The Oppression Of Women: Toward A Unitary Theory

Historical Materialism, Volume 45
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Marxism And The Oppression Of Women: Toward A Unitary Theory by Lise Vogel offers a comprehensive analysis of the intersection between Marxist theory and feminist issues. The book explores the historical and theoretical roots of women's oppression under capitalism, aiming to integrate feminist perspectives with classical Marxist thought. Vogel puts forward a unitary framework that seeks to explain the economic and social dimensions of gender inequality.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the intersection of Marxist theory with the feminist critique of women’s oppression. It offers a compelling, scholarly analysis that seeks to unite class and gender issues, presenting thought-provoking insights for those passionate about politics and societal structures.

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Marxism And The Oppression Of Women: Toward A Unitary Theory

Decades after initial publication, Vogel's book remains an essential contribution to the development of a materialist theory of gender oppression.

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Lise Vogel revisits classical Marxian texts, tracking analyses of the woman question in socialist theory and drawing on central theoretical categories of Marx's Capital to open up an original theorisation of gender and the social production and reproduction of material life.

Includes Vogel's article, Domestic Labor Revisited which extends and clarifies her main theoretical innovations.

Series: Historical Materialism

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Marxism and the Oppression of Women: Toward a Unitary Theory by Lise Vogel is lauded for its analytical approach, combining Marxist theory with feminist insights to explore the intersection of capitalism and women's oppression. Critics appreciate its attempt to create a cohesive theory that bridges gaps between Marxist and feminist perspectives, though some suggest the material can be dense and complex. The book is often recommended for readers interested in these theoretical frameworks and is deemed an essential read for those exploring the roots and solutions to systemic gender inequality through a Marxist lens.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781608463404

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 March 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Haymarket Books

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Susan Ferguson
  • Introduction by David McNally

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 356g

Pages: 216

About the Author

Lise Vogel, a veteran of the U.S. civil-rights and women's-liberation movements, is Professor (retired) of Sociology at Rider University and the author of numerous books and articles. Before becoming a sociologist, she had an earlier career in art history.

Susan Ferguson, Ph.D. (1996), Wilfrid Laurier University, is Associate Professor of Contemporary Studies and Journalism at the Brantford, Ontario campus of that university. She has published in the area of socialist feminism, children's culture, and journalism studies.

David McNally Ph.D (1983) is Professor of Political Science at York University, Toronto. He is the author of five previous books and has published widely on political economy, Marxism, and contemporary social justice movements.

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