Lise Vogel
Lise Vogel is an American Marxist feminist theorist known for her work on social reproduction theory. She has contributed significantly to feminist theory and Marxist thought, particularly with her book 'Marxism and the Oppression of Women: Toward a Unitary Theory.'
Books
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1. The Column Of Antoninus Pius
The Genesis and Meaning of a Roman Imperial Monument
This scholarly work delves into the historical and artistic significance of the Column of Antoninus Pius, a monumental structure erected in ancient Rome. The book meticulously examines the column's intricate reliefs and inscriptions, offering insights into the political and cultural context of the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius. Through a detailed analysis, it explores the column's role as a commemorative monument, shedding light on the emperor's legacy and the artistic achievements of the period. The study also considers the column's impact on subsequent Roman art and architecture, highlighting its enduring influence.
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2. Marxism And The Oppression Of Women
A Marxist-feminist historical-materialist analysis that argues women’s oppression is rooted in the social organization of reproduction and predates capitalism; it critiques both classical Marxist reductionism and some strands of feminist theory, showing how unpaid domestic labor, household arrangements, and family forms reproduce labor power and gendered divisions across different modes of production. The book develops the concept of social reproduction as central to understanding how class and gender intersect, traces continuities and changes in women’s subordinated position, and critiques explanations that reduce gender inequality solely to capitalism or biology. It concludes that emancipatory politics must integrate production and reproduction—through state and collective transformations of reproductive labor and social institutions—rather than treating women’s oppression as merely an epiphenomenon of class relations.
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