anarcha-feminism

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Anarcha-feminism is a social and political philosophy that combines anarchism with feminism. It argues that the state is inherently patriarchal and that women's oppression is linked to hierarchical structures and authority. Anarcha-feminists advocate for the abolition of both the state and patriarchy, believing that true liberation requires dismantling all forms of domination and inequality. This perspective emphasizes mutuality, the rejection of hierarchy, and the importance of women's experiences in challenging societal norms.1

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…body of work, known as anarcha-feminism, that applied anarchist principles to the analysis of women’s oppression, arguing that the state is inherently patriarchal and that women’s experience as nurturers and caregivers reflects the anarchist ideals of mutuality and the rejection of hierarchy and authority.
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…body of work, known as anarcha-feminism, that applied anarchist principles to the analysis of women’s oppression, arguing that the state is inherently patriarchal and that women’s experience as nurturers and caregivers reflects the anarchist ideals of mutuality and the rejection of hierarchy and authority.
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