| Diverse social movement, largely based in the Pakistan, seeking equal rights and opportunities for women in their economic activities, personal lives, and politics. The primary mission of APFUTU-Women is to unify all union women in a viable organization to determine our common problems and concerns and to develop action programs within the framework of our federation to deal effectively with our objectives. We fignt for our rights and we protect labour and human rights. We are fighting against social injustice.
The trouble is that most of this advice is conflicting and contradictory, and the 'solutions' nothing of the sort. As a result most women remain confused with none of their questions answered.
The APFUTU has written extensively about the situation facing women in general and working class women in particular. This selection of articles brings together some of those writings. It offers a socialist explanation and analysis of women's oppression and most importantly, a strategy for ending it. It shows why the idea that women can achieve liberation under capitalism is an illusion and why only a socialist society can lay the basis for real liberation.
This section highlights the life, times and ideas of women who have played a significant role in the struggle by working class people to change society.
Socialist feminism confronts the common root of sexism, racism and classism: the determination of a life of oppression or privilege based on accidents of birth or circumstances. Socialist feminism is an inclusive way of creating social change. We value synthesis and cooperation rather than conflict and competition.
We work against the exploitation and oppression of women who live with lower wages, inferior working conditions and subordination in the home, in society and in politics. Socialists struggle for the full freedom of women and men to control their own bodies and reproductive systems and to determine their own sexual orientation. We stand for the right of women to choose to have a safe,at no cost, regardless of age, race, or circumstance.
Women’s independent organizations and caucuses are essential to full liberation, both before and after the transformation to socialism. Women will define their own liberation. |
