Vortex: The Crisis of Patriarchy

By Susan Hawthorne

Book Overview

A powerful feminist analysis of the crises threatening our planet. Susan Hawthorne dissects the disastrous effects of capitalist patriarchy, from colonization to neoliberalism.

This book doesn't stop at critique. Hawthorne highlights feminist resistance movements worldwide, offering hope for a recreated world. She critiques neoliberalism, postmodernism, and anti-scientific ideologies, examining the impact of patriarchal industrialization and classist oppressions on women, humanity, and the planet.

Discover how patriarchy controls economics, damages the planet, and oppresses Indigenous people. Learn about feminist resistance and access to safe, female-only spaces. This is a must-read for those seeking a radical feminist perspective on rebuilding a just and sustainable future. Perfect for readers of feminist theory, political science, and social science.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1925950166
• ISBN13: 9781925950168
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Spinifex Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"