Socialist Feminism

Definition of Socialist Feminism

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Socialist Feminism: A perspective that examines women’s social situation as shaped by both patriarchal gender relations and by the class structure of capitalism. It sees gender and class oppression as inseparable and rather than working for the equality of women within a liberal, democratic capitalist society, it argues for the equality of women within a society that is not dependent upon the exploitation of one group by another ie: a classless society. See: FEMINISM / LIBERAL FEMINISM in this legal dictionary and in the world encyclopedia of law..

Socialist Feminism: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Socialist Feminism. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada