Beyond the Periphery of the Skin: Rethinking, Remaking, and Reclaiming the Body in Contemporary Capitalism (Kairos)
Silvia Federici's Beyond the Periphery of the Skin rethinks the body under contemporary capitalism. She explores how economic forces shape our physical and social realities, calling for a remaking and reclaiming of bodily autonomy through feminist critique. This insightful text bridges personal embodiment with political resistance.
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In Beyond the Periphery of the Skin, Silvia Federici examines the body's role within the dynamics of modern capitalism. She critiques how economic systems influence our understanding and treatment of the physical form.
The book advocates for remaking bodily relations to resist capitalist impositions. Federici draws on feminist perspectives to highlight the need for reclaiming autonomy over our bodies.
Through this analysis, the text connects personal embodiment to broader social and political struggles. It invites readers to reconsider the intersections of labor, gender, and power in everyday life.
Published as part of the Kairos series, the work emphasizes timely interventions in ongoing debates about capitalism and human experience.
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