Abolition. Feminism. Now.

In this landmark work, four renowned scholar-activists call for an intersectional, internationalist, abolitionist feminism to fight the carceral state and end violence. Abolitionism is at the heart of the Black Lives Matter movement, and a feminism that is also abolitionist is the most inclusive and persuasive version of feminism for these times.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

In this groundbreaking work, four renowned scholar-activists issue an urgent plea for a truly intersectional, internationalist, and abolitionist feminism. As a political ideology and a practical approach, abolitionism has gained significant momentum in our contemporary political landscape, particularly in the aftermath of the global protests sparked by the tragic murder of George Floyd by a uniformed police officer in 2020. It serves as the central tenet of the Black Lives Matter movement, advocating for the defunding and demilitarization of police forces and the cessation of prison construction.

As demonstrated in this book, abolitionism and feminism stand united in their fight against a common adversary: the carceral state, which plays a pivotal role in perpetuating violence, both public and private, within prisons, police forces, and individuals' homes. Abolitionist theories and practices are most compelling when they are infused with feminist principles, and a feminism that is also abolitionist emerges as the most inclusive and persuasive iteration of feminism in our present times.

This extraordinary volume presents the most compelling argument I have ever encountered for the inseparability of feminism and abolition. Robin D. G. Kelley, in their endorsement, remarks on the book's vastness and demands, likening it to the abolitionist feminism it advocates for. Sara Ahmed also commends the book for its scope and rigor, highlighting its capacity to inspire and challenge readers.

In conclusion, this seminal work serves as a powerful call to action, urging us to embrace intersectional, internationalist, and abolitionist feminism as a means of dismantling systems of oppression and building a more just and equitable world. By recognizing the interconnected society.

Weight: 193g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241543757