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The Rise and Decline of Patriarchal Systems by Nancy Folbre

ashleykind's review against another edition

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challenging informative fast-paced

4.5

This is honestly foundational reading for anyone interested in feminist political economy in 2024. The one aspect missing is, arguably, a path forward but that is left really for the reader/activist/advocate to chart forward within the respective system.

megusa98's review against another edition

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informative medium-paced

3.75

viralmysteries's review

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challenging informative slow-paced

4.25

 An excellent compilation of feminist and Marxian analyses about the specific nature of modern struggle against patriarchal capitalism. While I feel the analysis was sharp, what felt lacking as a piece of political economic analysis was a synthesis of the path forward as asserted by Folbre. That's the only thing that kept me from giving this a 5 star. Otherwise, very well written and researched. 
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