Shahrzad Mojab

Marxism and Feminism Shahrzad Mojab

Brief Description: Global events such as economic crisis, political turmoil, social unrest and militarization affect women disproportionately; however women are also leading socialist struggles against oppression and exploitation around the world. Within this context a renewed interest in Marxist theory among many women activists and academics is opening up fresh avenues for Marxist-feminist discourse. In this new collection authors reassess the debates about Marxism and feminism and reject the notion of 'divorce' between them, seeking to answer pressing ideological questions: how can we better understand the relationship between patriarchy and capitalism, or imperialism and fundamentalism? How can we envision a feminist project which emancipates both women and society? This collection presents a class-driven perspective which addresses capitalism, patriarchy and racism. Through keyword concepts it demystifies the historical development of feminist ideas about revolutionary social transformation and presents a contemporary Marxist-feminist analysis founded on dialectical historical materialism. With contributions by renowned scholars and exciting new voices from across Asia, the Americas and Europe, this book is the foundational text for modern Marxist-feminist thought. Marc Notes: This collection presents a class-focused perspective which addresses capitalism, patriarchy and racism. Through keyword concepts it presents a contemporary and accessible Marxist-Feminist analysis on a host of issues. Biographical Note: Shahrzad Mojab is professor in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education and the former director of the Women and Gender Institute at the University of Toronto. Review Quotes: ""Marxism and Feminism" is a serious, nuanced collection that covers a great deal of ground in a clear and concise way. The essays here represent a profoundly warm, human way of thinking through some of the toughest political problems of our age. It will be of great use to anyone thinking seriously about the relationship between Marx and feminism, not to mention gender, race, class, intersectionality, patriarchy, work and many other key topics today."--Nina Power, author of One Dimensional WomanReview Quotes: "Marxism and feminism are back! This book marks a refreshing return to basics after years spent in the wilderness of identity politics and the 'cultural turn'. Offering a rich synthesis of the key concepts in both schools of thought, the book provides a valuable resource for rethinking Marxism, feminism, a renewed project for human emancipation and, yes . . . revolution." --Radha D'Souza, University of WestminsterReview Quotes: "The relationship between Marxists and feminists has always been problematic. But in these times of an ongoing crises of capitalism, when the whole world is looking for alternatives to the present destructive world system, Shahrzad Mojab's "Marxism and Feminism" is especially necessary today. I hope that many women and men read it."--Maria Mies, author of Patriarchy and Accumulation on a World ScaleReview Quotes: ""Marxism and Feminism" is an outstanding contribution to the shared project of scholar-activists across diverse disciplines and movements. The collection is both the result of, and a significant contribution to, a (re)emerging conversation--one that attends to, as Shahrzad Mojab succinctly notes, 'two major emancipatory projects.' The keywords approach is inspired, providing breadth and depth in a single, accessible, and highly engaged volume." --Abigail B. Bakan, University of TorontoReview Quotes: "Reading this book made me aware of how much such a book is needed to awaken a dialogue between Marxism and feminism. I didn't agree with all that I read, but that's exactly what a book with this framework should do to awaken us."--Dorothy Smith, University of VictoriaTable of Contents: Acknowledgements 1 Introduction: Marxism and feminism"Shahrzad Mojab" Part One: Class and race in Marxism and feminism 2 Gender relations"Frigga Haug" 3 The Marx within feminism"Frigga Haug" 4 Building from Marx: reflections on 'race', gender and class"Himani Bannerji" Part Two: Marxist-feminist keywords 5 Democracy"Sara Carpenter" 6 Financialization"Jamie Magnusson" 7 Ideology"Himani Bannerji" 8 Imperialism and primitive accumulation"Judith Whitehead" 9 Intersectionality"Delia D. Aguilar" 10 Labour-power"Helen Colley" 11 Nation and nationalism"Amir Hassanpour" 12 Patriarchy/patriarchies"Kumkum Sangari" 13 Reproduction"Michelle Murphy" 14 Revolution"Maryam Jazayeri" 15 Standpoint theory"Cynthia Cockburn" 16 Epilogue: gender after class"Teresa L. Ebert" Recommended reading About the authors Index

Contributor Bio:  Mojab, Shahrzad Shahrzad Mojab is professor in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education and the former director of the Women and Gender Institute at the University of Toronto.