Reading “Feminism and capitalism: The ideological Dilemma Of Coexistence” has taught me about the complex relationship between feminism and capitalism. It discusses how the two ideologies have good and bad outcomes that may work sometimes together. From reading this article I noticed that capitalism has historically been seen as a patriarchal system that has oppressed women by limiting their opportunities and promoting gender inequality. Many feminists have argued that capitalism needs to be reformed in order to achieve gender equality. Although some believe capitalism can be a powerful tool for women’s empowerment by creating economic opportunities for women. Capitalism makes it hard for women to succeed because there is a gender pay gap where women are paid less than men from the same work. Women being treated differently than men at jobs can make it harder for women to gain wealth and invest in their businesses, hindering their ability to succeed in a capitalist society “women are disproportionately being affected by economic oppression through forced labor, meager wages, triple burden work, lack of access to resources and opportunities”. 

I do believe that capitalism must be dismantled in order to achieve gender equality. It perpetuates gender inequality and oppression, should they think differently believing it can be reformed to prevent gender equality. We need a combination of systemic change, policy reforms, and individual actions.  Although it brought economic growth and prosperity, it has also perpetuated gender inequality and oppression.