Postcards from the Ledge

During the last several decades, radical thinkers and activists have addressed what they saw as the shortcomings of socialist and Marxist theory and practice regarding “the woman question” –what we now would define more broadly as gender, sexuality and human emancipation. This study group is an opportunity to explore – or re-encounter –a mix of classic and more recent works, in a supportive and open atmosphere, and engage in a critical and loving examination of not only the texts but our own lives and political experiences. We will look at Sheila Rowbotham’s Women and Revolution, selections from the groundbreaking anthology This Bridge Called My Back and other works to be determined by participants. The group is open to people of all genders and ages; we only ask that you commit to participate for the entire six weeks, and that you come prepared to read, think, speak (and maybe do a little writing) and engage others with respect and compassion.