social justice

For Lilia Nenescu, a feminist economy transcends the exploitative sexual and international division of labour. It’s about creating non-hierarchical, reciprocal relationships across genders, geographies, social classes, and with nature. She shared this perspective at the RLS Summer School “Feminist Economy and Social Justice – Redefining Paths,” offering a well-grounded critique of the concept of infinite growth that dominates mainstream economics today. An activist focused on labor in ...
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Experienced housing activist and retired professor Enikő Vincze (Babeș-Bolyai University) giving a thought-provoking keynote on the pivotal role of housing in both state socialism and capitalism. She argues that a Marxist-feminist lens not only reveals how housing policies perpetuate inequality but also offers a transformative vision for a more just society. RLS Summer School “Feminist Economy and Social Justice – Redefining Paths”, 3 – 6 October 2024. ...
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Economist and feminist activist Amaia Perez Orozco (Colectiva XXK) delivered an inspiring keynote at our Summer School, making a compelling argument for the feminist subversion of the economy. When emancipatory feminist economics goes beyond theory to drive real change, how do we envision an economy centered on the sustainability of life, not capitalist gain? RLS Summer School “Feminist Economy and Social Justice – Redefining Paths”, 3 – 6 October 2024. ...
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In a world in crisis, with the planet burning, it’s crucial to build economies that prioritise life and the needs of people and the planet, not just endless growth. For decades, feminist movements have been crafting alternative practices and critical views to challenge mainstream economics. At our Summer School “Feminist Economy and Social Justice – Redefining Paths” (Oct 3–6, 2024), we were thrilled to kick things off with an incredible opening panel featuring Jayati Ghosh ...
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At our RLS Summer School “Feminist Economy and Social Justice – Redefining Paths,” we explored the current economic system, dissecting its flaws and failures. With inspiring speakers and passionate participants, we challenged the profit-driven, productivity-focused model that prioritises numbers over people and the planet. Ada Regelmann and Rebecca Trixa, project managers at RLS Brussels, advocate for a bold re-imagining of the economy through an emancipatory feminist lens. This ...
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Chris Neuffer, a passionate advocate for care work, capitalism, and power critique, brought queer, trans*, and decolonial perspectives to the RLS Summer School “Feminist Economy and Social Justice – Redefining Paths.” As part of Konzeptwerk Neue Ökonomie and the podcast “Danke für Nichts,” “(Thanks for Nothing”) Chris shared their belief that strikes and the socialisation of care work are key to building a care-centered, liberated society. ...
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Anna Řídká about the vital role trade unions can play in advancing feminist goals. At the RLS Summer School “Feminist Economy and Social Justice – Redefining Paths,” she highlighted how unions bridge the gap between paid labour and unpaid reproductive work, while also supporting civil society initiatives. Watch her insightful interview and learn how unions can drive change! Anna is a labor lawyer and collective bargaining specialist for the largest Czech civil service union. She is ...
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