Sylvia Federici

Silvia Federici is an Italian-American scholar and activist known for her work on gender, capitalism, and reproductive labor. She examines how societal systems often devalue care work traditionally done by women, such as child-rearing and household tasks, framing these as essential for economic functioning but unpaid or underpaid. Her writings emphasize the importance of collective action to challenge capitalism’s exploitation and to reshape social and economic roles, advocating for greater recognition of women’s contributions and rights. Federici’s ideas have influenced feminist and labor movements, highlighting the intersection of gender equality and social justice.