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The Dig: Silvia Federici on Women and Capitalism

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Feminism in Latin America and the Challenge to Church Influence

The chapter explores the creative and subversive character of feminism in Latin America, particularly in Argentina. It discusses the protests in La Plata where women openly challenged the influence of the Catholic Church by building a large vagina and processing with it. The harmful effects of societal divisions and hierarchies are analyzed, emphasizing the devaluation of reproductive work and the need for solidarity against racism and sexism.

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