Silvia Federici
6 books
About the Author
Silvia Federici is a renowned feminist scholar, activist, and professor emerita of philosophy and international studies at Hofstra University, whose groundbreaking work has profoundly influenced contemporary discussions on capitalism, gender, and resistance. Born in Italy and long based in the United States, Federici's intellectual journey has been shaped by her involvement in the Wages for Housework campaign and her commitment to unveiling the hidden dimensions of women's labor in the formation of modern economies. In her seminal book Caliban and the Witch: Women, the Body and Primitive Accumulation, she meticulously traces the role of witch hunts and the control of women's bodies in the transition to capitalism, offering a radical reinterpretation of historical primitive accumulation. Federici's writings blend rigorous historical analysis with passionate advocacy, inspiring global movements for reproductive justice and against patriarchal exploitation, while her essays and lectures continue to challenge the intersections of race, class, and gender in ongoing struggles for emancipation.
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