Feminism in India: Then and Now

Abstract

Since Women Are Taught To Depend On Males Exclusively And Are Partnered With The State In Addressing Needs, Feminists Have A Particular Critique Of Social Security And State-Run Programmes. There Are Two Fundamental Principles For Designing Any Socialist Welfare Programme In A Capitalist Society: (1) Improvements Are Feasible; And (2) Breakthroughs That Would Disrupt The Relationship Between Capital And Labour Are Not Achievable Under Capitalism. The Feminist "Disaggregation" Campaign Is A Promising One In This Perspective. Men Should Understand That Feminist Demands Are At The Core Of Any Socialist Approach To Social Policy, And That Feminist Campaigns Require Labour Within And In Alliance With Many Existing Groups.