(Re)Exploration of the Influence of Marxist Feminism on 2Ist-Century Women in the Workplace

Abstract

Marxist feminism is a subset of feminist theory and politics that draws its theoretical inspiration from Marxism. It is characterised by its critique of capitalism as a system of institutions, practises, structures, incentives, and sensibilities that encourages the exploitation of labour, alienation of people, and diminution of freedom. Empowerment and equality for women cannot be attained within the confines of capitalism, according to Marxist feminists. It thus sets itself apart from other schools of feminist thought and politics by paying close attention to how societies are organised economically, including class stratification; refusing to grant the category of "women" a separate and special status regardless of class; being committed to the overthrow of capitalism, and being loyal to working-class and impoverished women. This research study investigates how Marxist feminism continues to affect women in the workplace today. Marxist feminism has become a fundamental theoretical framework for analysing how class, gender, and capitalism interact. This study investigates how Marxist feminism has shaped and continues to shape the realities of women in the contemporary workplace by examining the historical evolution of the movement and its central ideas. My research paper emphasises the role of Marxist feminism in combating gender disparities, advancing workers' rights, and encouraging group action among women. Marxist feminism provides an essential framework through which to study how capitalism keeps taking advantage of female employees in the workplace. By fighting the gender-based division of employment, unequal pay, and institutional devaluation of female labour, Marxist feminism may promote economic injustices and improve conditions of employment for women. To promote women's rights in the workplace, it can also operate in tandem with other feminisms. It has a long history of supporting collective action and labour rights, and it is able to keep collaborating with labour unions and grassroots organisations to push for better conditions for employees, fair salaries, and equal opportunity for women at work.

Keywords: Marxist Feminism, Gender, Class, Capitalism, Workplace, Gender Equality, Labour Rights, Collective Action, Empowerment, Emancipation.