Many feminists claim that capitalism is directly opposed to the goals of feminism which include equality for all and the erasure of all forms of oppressions.  The article refers to “gender mainstreaming” which is a policy mostly instituted in other countries:

“Gender mainstreaming means integrating a gender equality perspective at all stages and levels of policies, programmes and projects. Women and men have different needs and living conditions and circumstances, including unequal access to and control over power, resources, human rights and institutions, including the justice system. The situations of women and men also differ according to country, region, age, ethnic or social origin, or other factors. The aim of gender mainstreaming is to take into account these differences when designing, implementing and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, so that they benefit both women and men and do not increase inequality but enhance gender equality. Gender mainstreaming aims to solve –sometimes hidden- gender inequalities. It is therefore a tool for achieving gender equality.” (https://www.coe.int/en/web/genderequality/what-is-gender-mainstreaming)

Think about your own relationship to capitalism in the United States.

Have you been successful in the market place?  Why or why not?

What are your goals for your career? Are you confident you will reach those goals?

Finally, what would a feminist economy look like so that nobody is exploited? 

 

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