Valerie Solanas
Valerie Solanas was an American radical feminist and author best known for writing the SCUM Manifesto (Society for Cutting Up Men), which advocated for the elimination of the male sex and the creation of a female-led society. In 1968, she gained notoriety for shooting and wounding artist Andy Warhol, an act that overshadowed her contributions to feminist literature.
Books
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1. S.C.U.M. Manifesto
The text in question is a radical feminist manifesto that calls for the overthrow of the patriarchy and the establishment of a female-led society. It critiques the male-dominated world, attributing to men various social and moral failings, and proposes the creation of an all-female society as a solution to these problems. The work is known for its provocative and incendiary tone, advocating for drastic measures to achieve its vision of gender equality and female empowerment. It has been both criticized and celebrated for its uncompromising stance on gender relations and has left a lasting impact on feminist literature and movements.
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