The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung’s Brussels office has been working on emancipatory feminist economics for many years as both a thematic focus and a cross-cutting issue. We cooperate with movements, activists, political groups, trade unions, experts and academics to develop perspectives for reshaping traditional economic models, putting a good life worth living for all at the centre.
What is the Emancipatory Feminist Economy about?
Emancipatory feminist economics questions economic structures and theories traditionally considered neutral and objective, and emphasises the importance of gender, social and power relations in economic processes. It is a critical examination of classical economics, which has long ignored the invisible labour of women, especially that of lower-class and racialised women, particularly unpaid care and domestic work. Feminist economists are committed to making these inequalities visible and developing alternative economic models that create fairer, more sustainable and inclusive outcomes for all people.
Towards a different economy
In contrast to less radical currents in feminist economics, emancipatory feminist economics advocates a fundamental transformation of the existing economic order. It calls for an economic system that is not geared towards profit maximisation, but instead focuses on social needs, ecological sustainability, global justice and gender equality. We at the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung support this vision. In this spirit, we explore strategies for economic transformation that address gender, class, and racial inequalities, and present practical approaches into building a more just and sustainable future.
